I Need Out

[rzr_blade_wrist]

Urg Okay my mom is mentally/emotionally abusive. Because of this i have cut my wrists many times. I live in Illinois with my biological mother (not completely legal mother as my cousin adopted me but gave guardianship back), step dad, brother, step brother. I don't get along with any of them. we constantly fight over stupid things. I am also currently in an online school system. I just need out because lately I have cried more than ever! I feel I can't handle some of these emotions

[cbg]

The fact that you are cutting yourself, right there, means that you are not a candidate for emancipation. I can tell you that without checking the IL statutes or even asking how old you are.

But you do need help. Is there a teacher or counselor at school that you trust that you could talk to?

[rzr_blade_wrist]

The fact that you are cutting yourself, right there, means that you are not a candidate for emancipation. I can tell you that without checking the IL statutes or even asking how old you are.

But you do need help. Is there a teacher or counselor at school that you trust that you could talk to?

Tried talking didn't help. But if I quit cutting by my 16th birthday completely could that put me back in?

[cbg]

Well, if you're not 16 yet emancipation wouldn't be an option anyway. The minimum age for emancipation in Illinois is 16.

If you scroll down the attached link you'll find the requirements for emancipation. Unless you are able to demonstrate that you are already living apart from your parents with their consent and managing your own affairs, emancipation will not happen. It also will not happen if your parents or legal guardian object.

The fact that you have a history of cutting yourself is going to make it very difficult to demonstrate that you are a "mature minor" who is able to manage their own affairs, even if you stop doing so by your birthday.

If you are being abused, you can contact CPS.

http://law.enotes.com/everyday-law-e...a/emancipation

[deadlock]

The fact that you have a history of cutting yourself is going to make it very difficult to demonstrate that you are a "mature minor" who is able to manage their own affairs, even if you stop doing so by your birthday.

Roger that.

Self-cutting (self abuse) is a poor coping mechanism. If you want to demonstrate the maturity of a young person who really wants to be emancipated find a therapist who will work with you to develop appropriate means of communicating/expressing yourself.

It will serve you well the rest of your life, emancipated or not.

[panther10758]

Urg Okay my mom is mentally/emotionally abusive. Because of this i have cut my wrists many times. I live in Illinois with my biological mother (not completely legal mother as my cousin adopted me but gave guardianship back), step dad, brother, step brother. I don't get along with any of them. we constantly fight over stupid things. I am also currently in an online school system. I just need out because lately I have cried more than ever! I feel I can't handle some of these emotions

You will not be a good canidate for emancipation (if your state has a Statute) because of your self mutilation. No judge is going to feel your maturity level or mental state will warrant self rule!

[panther10758]

Illinois Emancipation Law
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Sec. 7. Petition.

The petition for emancipation shall be verified and shall set forth: (1) the age of the minor; (2) that the minor is a resident of Illinois at the time of the filing of the petition, or owns real estate in Illinois, or has an interest or is a party in any case pending in Illinois; (3) the cause for which the minor seeks to obtain partial or complete emancipation; (4) the names of the minor's parents, and the address, if living; (5) the names and addresses of any guardians or custodians appointed for the minor; (6) that the minor is (i) a mature minor who has demonstrated the ability and capacity to manage his own affairs or (ii) a homeless minor who is located in this State; and (7) that the minor has lived wholly or partially independent of his parents or guardian. If the minor seeks emancipation as a homeless minor, the petition shall also set forth the name of the youth transitional housing program that is willing and able to provide services and shelter or housing to the minor, the address of the program, and the name and phone number of the contact person at the program. The petition shall also briefly assert the reason that the services and shelter or housing to be offered are appropriate and necessary for the well‑being of the homeless minor.

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Sec. 9. Hearing on petition.

(a) Mature minor. Before proceeding to a hearing on the petition for emancipation of a mature minor the court shall advise all persons present of the nature of the proceedings, and their rights and responsibilities if an order of emancipation should be entered.

If, after the hearing, the court determines that the minor is a mature minor who is of sound mind and has the capacity and maturity to manage his own affairs including his finances, and that the best interests of the minor and his family will be promoted by declaring the minor an emancipated minor, the court shall enter a finding that the minor is an emancipated minor within the meaning of this Act, or that the mature minor is partially emancipated with such limitations as the court by order deems appropriate. No order of complete or partial emancipation may be entered under this Act if there is any objection by the minor, his parents or guardian.

(b) Homeless minor. Upon the verified petition of a homeless minor, the court shall immediately grant partial emancipation for the sole purpose of allowing the homeless minor to consent to the receipt of services and shelter or housing provided by the youth transitional housing program named in the petition and to other services that the youth transitional housing program may arrange by referral. The court may require that a youth transitional housing program employee appear before the court at the time of the filing of the petition and may inquire into the facts asserted in the petition. No other hearing shall be scheduled in the case of a petition affecting a homeless minor, unless, after notice, a parent or guardian requests such a hearing. If such a hearing is requested, then the homeless minor must be present at the hearing. After the granting of partial emancipation to a homeless youth, if the youth transitional housing program determines that its facility and services are no longer appropriate for the minor or that another program is more appropriate for the minor, the program shall notify the court and the court, after a hearing, may modify its order.