Getting emancipated in Florida, 16 years old.

[Tiffany_Duck]

Im a 16 year old female, who desperatley wants to get emancipated. If i do one thing wrong i get yelled at. And sometimes my mom goes crazy and trys tp fight me. She has never hit me but has pushed me once or twice. I dont want to get her in trouble but i want out of this "hell hole". She has been to jail for drugs and shop lifting. Her boyfriend is always a smart ass to me. My dad never comes around, i might see hime 1 time a week if im lucky. I can get a job and i can support myself. I can stay with my aunt or my 23 y/o female cousin. They have both said that they will help me out. Im a very independant person and i just want to be on my own. I know that my parents will not sign anythignlettin me be emancipated, so how do i got about doin this? Ive thought about running away, but what could the police do to me if i do???? Im so depressed all the time. I use to cut myself to relieve depression and hurt they cause me. PLEASE help me asap. any info on this will help me out. Thank you all for listening to what i had to say.
Thanks,
~*~Dazed & Confused~*~

[Mr. Knowitall]

In Florida, the emancipation process would have to be initiated by your parents.

If you run away, typically the police return you to your home. The juvenile courts may become involved, and if you are deemed a chronic runaway you may be subject to being placed in a youth facility.

Consider talking to a guidance counselor at school.