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![]()

