Washington Emancipation Law

[lala]

well my girlfriend is 16 and she wants to get emancipated.Her family treats her bad and DO NOT furfill her needs. Her dad and mom passed away and her dad left custody of my girlfriend to his sister. But the way they treat her, her dad wouldnt approve of it so she's thinking about fileing emacipation my grandmother said she will take her in to live with us with no type of problems she will be working part time and will finish high school. I would like to know what should me and ma family do 2 help her with the emancipation

[aaron]

Under Washington's emancipation laws, anybody aged 16 or older can petition for emancipation.

(1) A petition for emancipation shall be signed and verified by the petitioner, and shall include the following information: (a) The full name of the petitioner, the petitioner's birthdate, and the state and county of birth; (b) a certified copy of the petitioner's birth certificate; (c) the name and last known address of the petitioner's parent or parents, guardian, or custodian; (d) the petitioner's present address, and length of residence at that address; (e) a declaration by the petitioner indicating that he or she has the ability to manage his or her financial affairs, including any supporting information; and (f) a declaration by the petitioner indicating that he or she has the ability to manage his or her personal, social, educational, and nonfinancial affairs, including any supporting information.

(2) Fees for this section are set under RCW 36.18.014.

The petitioner must prove at a hearing by "clear and convincing evidence: (a) That the petitioner is sixteen years of age or older; (b) that the petitioner is a resident of the state; (c) that the petitioner has the ability to manage his or her financial affairs; and (d) that the petitioner has the ability to manage his or her personal, social, educational, and nonfinancial affairs." RCW 13.64.050.

[lala]

Another question I was wondering if its mandatory for my girlfriends aunt 2 sign so my girlfriend can become emancipated?????

[Mr. Knowitall]

Why would it be mandatory? She can oppose the petition if she wants.

[lala]

what i meant was if my girlfriends aunt doesnt want to sign it can she still become emancipated???

[aaron]

Nothing in the statute suggests otherwise.