1) Does your state have statutory provisions for emancipation? If no, stop here. Emancipation is not an option for you.
1b) If your state requires parental consent for emancipation, will your parents sign off? If no, stop here. Emancipation is not an option for you.
2) If you answered yes to question one, how long have you been living apart from your parents? If the answer is less than 6 months, stop here. Emancipation is not an option for you.
2b) How much money are you making at your full time job? If you are not employed, stop here. Emancipation is not an option for you.
2c) In the time that you have been living apart from your parents, how much of your support do you provide? If the answer is less than 100%, stop here. Emancipation is not an option for you.
3) If you have successfully answered all parts of questions 1 and 2, above, are you maintaining better than average marks in school? If you are not maintaining at least a B average in school, stop here. Emancipation is not an option for you.
4) If you have successfully answered all of the above, what need do you have for emancipation? How will you convince the judge that emancipation is in your best interests? If your reason includes "boyfriend", "girlfriend", "mother is a bitch", "father is an asshole", or any complaint about "not allowed to do what I want", stop here. YOU ARE NOT A CANDIDATE FOR EMANCIPATION.