Hi there,
I turned 17 on the 24th of October. I got my high school diploma in June 2006, and I have taken a semester of college this last spring. I have a job paying me $9.00 an hour, and I paint children's murals on the side which can range anywhere from $100-2000 per job. I have a car and pay my gas and insurance. I'd like to get emancipated for the right to contract, so I can establish credit and be able to get a small business loan to go further with my murals/faux finishing. I am still living with my dad, but my best friends mother with whom I am very close with said I could live with them once I get emancipated to avoid any legal problems. I can't get my mother who lives in Oregon to consent to the emancipation and by extension my dad won't, because he doesn't want any trouble with my mother. I don't have problems with either of my parents. I graduated early to be ahead of the game and just want to get a head start here with my painting business. I make enough now to afford my expenses (insurance, rent,food and nessessities), and I have my own vehicle; but without my parents consent do I basically not have a snow ball's chance in south town? I'd also like to know what kind of papers I should bring to court? Proof of income, ect. what would be good things to bring? I can't afford an attorney...The people that have agreed to let me live with them have agreed to show in court. Do I have enough here to pull the court in my favor without my parents?
Thanks
Amanda

