My question involves child abuse or neglect in the State of: Florida.

I know living on my own is a huge step for anyone, but my mother can be verbally abusive at times and it stresses me out a lot. It's been happening for a long time, and my mom has Intermittent explosive disorder and it can cause huge problems in our relationship.

Also, her parents who have dementia and live in our home always side with her - since they were also abusive in ways. I'm wondering what are the legal ramifications if I decide to move out and live on my own. I know with an adult's co-signature I could rent an apartment, and I get money from the government. (I also know that's not a living and am looking at jobs to help support myself.) I was wondering if I could collect the checks myself if I left home, even though I'm two years away from being a legal adult. My father passed away so the only possible solution would be me living with a friend or on my own.

I am NOT looking to run away. I'm looking to find a solution that follows Florida law, but can also provide some relief and a buffer between my mother and me.

I know Emancipation is an option, but I also know that it's a long shot, and Verbal abuse is very hard to prove in a court of law. I'm not looking for my mother to get in trouble either, which most likely could happen.

I know this is a difficult question to answer, especially with multiple variables, but any help would be appreciated. If possible, It would help to know the specific laws on renting an apartment, collecting government checks and the laws on living alone as a minor.

To be clear, I do not want to live on my own because of normal teenage problems (Thinking rules are too strict, dating issues, ect) I don't have those problems. I would like to live on my own because at the moment, my mother can have a temper and go into a 'temper tantrum' if she does not get her way or if one of us does not side with her all the time. My grandma's advice was 'accept the blame' for things that are not my fault. My mother can blow up at small things or even without provocation. It it NOT a emotionally stable enviroment for me.

With that said, I should probably stop typing and post this thread. (Sorry for the long read!)