My question involves emancipation laws for the State of: California.
I am 17 and for about a year I have felt the need to be emancipated. I can support myself, do my homeschooling, and find a place to live. I am not mentally happy living with my mom and step-dad. I was raised to be an independent person and I am wiser than an average 17 year old. Communication between my parents and I has not improved. Living with my parents is not for me anymore and I am ready to move on. I STRONGLY feel this way but I do not know how to convince a judge how this is truly better for me as a person.
I have found my calling in life and know what I want but I feel my parents are pulling me back. I have been depressed on and off for many years since my parents divorce. I believe that being able to take care of myself (which I pretty much do now) with help me as a person.
Yes, I know I have one year til I am 18 but I cannot go through this another year. How can I convince a judge?

