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    Default Emancipating When You Can't Support Yourself Independently

    My question involves juvenile law in the State of: Washington.
    I am 17 years old and I can't stand being in my grandparents house anymore. There are many issues with my family and I can't stand what goes on in the house. Mental abuse is present on a daily bases and I want to move in with my girlfriend. She is renting an apartment for 325$ a month and I am looking for a job currently.
    I know you have to be able to support yourself by having a job to leave but is there another option other than emancipation? My girlfriend is 18 and has a steady job. I plan to have a job but I just wanted to know if I can move out and what I have to do in order to do so.
    Thank you.

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    Default Re: I'm 17, and I Want to Know if I Can Move Out of My Grandparents House

    If your parent or legal guardian says you can, then you can.

    If your parent or legal guardian says you cannot, then you cannot.

    Anything more detailed from us will require more detail from you, including your state.

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    Default Re: I'm 17, and I Want to Know if I Can Move Out of My Grandparents House

    I live in Washington state and I've considered emancipation is that possible?

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    Default Re: I'm 17, and I Want to Know if I Can Move Out of My Grandparents House

    In your situation, it's just not going to happen.

    Emancipation requires you to be self-supporting and no WA court is going to emancipate you to go and live with your girlfriend.

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    Default Re: I'm 17, and I Want to Know if I Can Move Out of My Grandparents House

    What many teens consider mental abuse, parents consider parenting.

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