Emancipation of Girlfriend in Tennessee

[panther10758]

No one else has said so I will. Am I the only one concerned with a 20 year old dating a 15 year old!?

[turbowray]

Nevermind.

No honey, the emancipation does not change the laws on different matters, such as, she can not drink alcohol, or sign a binding contract with a landlord, or get a drivers liscense without a permit first. There are certain things she would be responsible for, as an adult. She may be bright, but words can be taken out of context, to prove a point. I will keep personal opinions to myself, if you speak and keep asking your questions. Read this to her.

Emancipation does not give a minor adult status in all areas.

An Emancipated Minor is not allowed to vote;
An Emancipated Minor is still required to obtain parental consent to get working papers and is limited in the kindsof jobs he/she can perform;
An Emancipated Minor cannot bring a lawsuit and must have an adult commence any litigation on his/her behalf;
An Emancipated Minor cannot buy, sell or control real estate;
Age and consent requirements to marry apply regardless of emancipation;
An Emancipated Minor cannot join the military;
An Emancipated Minor is subject to statutory rape laws and age requirements governing consent;
An Emancipated Minor cannot get a learner's permit or driver's license without parental consent;
An Emancipated Minor cannot rent a campsite;
Parental consent is required to obtain routine health care. As in any case involving a minor, an emancipated minorcan obtain health care without parental consent when it involves an emergency, a sexually transmitted disease, family planning services, alcohol and mental health treatment, or if the minor is pregnant, a parent, or married.

[aaron]

The specifics of what an emancipated minor can and cannot do vary by state.

[turbowray]

Is there a site that you are aware of, that would tell him what she is capable of doing and not doing, in tennesee, where she wants to get emancipated (when she is old enough, and if a judge allows her to)? Thanks for the heads up, I didn't realize it was different state to state, I will have to do some more checking up on this.