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  1. #1
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    Default Can I Get Emancipated

    I'm 17 and I live in Arkansas. I absolutely hate my family. I have no proof of them being physically abusive in the past but everything's so stresful and I've almost attempted suicide multiple times from this stress. My girlfriend moved to New York and has offered to let me live with her for a couple of years (her parents are ok with this). I want to know, can i get emancipated in Arkansas with my situation and does anyone know who to contact or where to go for help?

    Btw: don't say call a suicide hotline, I'm not gonna kill myself. I'm determined to get away from my parents before I turn 18 in November but I don't want to get involved with the police by running away.

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    Default Re: Can I Get Emancipated

    Not a chance.

    You've had suicidal ideation, you apparently aren't supporting yourself (which is critical) and you have no history of supporting yourself.

    The court is not going to emancipate a teen with your background in order for you to go and live with your girlfriend.

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    Default Re: Can I Get Emancipated

    I'll put it another way. In no state will any court agree to emancipate ANY teen of ANY background in order to go live with his or her girlfriend or boyfriend.

    Nor is any court in any state going to emancipate a teen with a history of suicidal tendencies. As soon as you mention that, you've kissed emancipation goodbye.

    Finally, if you can't pay 100% of your own expenses without assistance, don't waste the court's time; you'll only annoy the judge.

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    Default Re: Can I Get Emancipated

    /OT hi honey. Thank you for putting it better than I was able

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    Default Re: Can I Get Emancipated

    Hi, darlin'. I'll be at the B&G in about ten minutes - see you there?

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    Default Re: Can I Get Emancipated

    yay!!!

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    Default Re: Can I Get Emancipated

    Read this. Your state doesn't appear to offer emancipation of the type you have in mind.

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