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  1. #1
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    Exclamation What are the Criteria for Becoming Emancipated

    My question involves juvenile law in the State of: Florida
    I have just turned 15 years old and haven't had the best upbringing. I am very capable of living on my own as I've practically raised myself, I was wondering what are the criteria I would have to meet to become emancipated? Also I currently revive survivors benefits for my father's passing, once becoming emancipated will those be discontinued? My mother is a drug addict and father is deceased I am not in a stable or healthy environment and want to make a change to better myself, is emancipation the only option? And is 16 the minimum age to be emancipated or are there certain exceptions? I have applied for a job as well at a grocery store. Thank you for your time

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    Default Re: Emancipation Requirements and

    You have no chance of being emancipated. How can you take care of yourself, when you are not even smart enough to research basic concepts of emancipation law for Florida?

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    Default Re: Emancipation Requirements and

    Quote Quoting Stephanie's
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    My question involves juvenile law in the State of: Florida
    I have just turned 15 years old and haven't had the best upbringing. I am very capable of living on my own as I've practically raised myself, I was wondering what are the criteria I would have to meet to become emancipated? Also I currently revive survivors benefits for my father's passing, once becoming emancipated will those be discontinued? My mother is a drug addict and father is deceased I am not in a stable or healthy environment and want to make a change to better myself, is emancipation the only option? And is 16 the minimum age to be emancipated or are there certain exceptions? I have applied for a job as well at a grocery store. Thank you for your time

    In Florida, even if you otherwise qualified (which you don't), the petition must be filed by the parents.

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    Default Re: Emancipation Requirements and

    I have reasearched it quite a bit and know that I must be 16 , and I know my mother would have to sign of on it which she would. I had other questions in my thread and your response helped me none.

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    Default Re: Emancipation Requirements and

    Applying for a job is not enough. You must get the job, keep the job, and be earning enough to pay all of your own expenses (rent, utilities, food, clothing, transportation, medical care, insurance, staples, school fees and supplies etc.) alone and unassisted.

    And no, there are no exceptions.

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    Default Re: Emancipation Requirements and

    In Florida, you need a plan for your own support. It would not be inconsistent with the statute for your parents to legally obligate themselves to support your independent household, although that's not likely.

    Seriously, what are you asking that isn't answered by the stickied threads?

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