Should I Get Emancipated?

[11tacdam]

My question involves emancipation laws for the State of:
Hi im 17 years old and live in California. Ive never had a good relationship with my mom from as long as i can remember. I have true feelings to believe my mother was not ready to be a mother, and sadly she reminds me on a regular basis. Ive recently developed reflux and very likely have an ulser, which has caused me to loose 8 lbs to now weigh 94 lbs. It is well known for reflux to be stress related and this issue has just sprung up as my arguements with my mother have gotten out of hand. Personally, i feel my environment at home is making me ill. Last night i got in a really big fight again and my mother mentioned emancipating me, and some other really painfull statements (which were worse than usual). Even though my parents beg to differ, i am mature for my age and i can handle responsibility. Im pretty good at handleling my own money, and i can take care of myself. However, i am debating whether i should just wait this out since i will (hopefully if my parents feel like paying) go to college and will be 18. And my concerns are where do i stay? will i be getting money from my parents? and how will i afford univeristy if im not legally their daughter?
I wish to stay in the town im living for school and socail purposes. And the closest family membors i have live in the UK, so i would love to avoid moving if thats an option.
I don't know if i can handle this kind of life style any longer. Im extremely worried for my parents sake since they seem absolutely misserable when im around, and for my own health for i can no longer run, excerise and eating has become unbareable. Please give me your advice!!!

[aaron]

Did you read this thread, as instructed? Emancipation involves self-support. Where you stay is your problem - which you have to work out before you go to court - and your parents don't have to give you money. Emancipation doesn't stop you from being their daughter - it means they are no longer obligated to provide for you as their minor child.