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Old Nov 4, 2009, 10:10 AM
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im thinking about emancipation.

My mom and step dad are constantly wanting to move, they're never satisfied. I'm 16 and a junior in high school. This is my third high school experience, so far. I just moved to this school about 2 months ago & they're already talking about moving..NEXT WEEK. I'm doing so good at this school, i am on honor roll for the first time since middle school. I actually really like it here. I only have one more year left before I graduate, and I just want to stay at this school for that. I'm so tired of moving and switching schools and leaving all my friends behind. I also have an amazing boyfriend at this school, it would kill me to leave him. It's so hard on a kid, especially a teenager, to move so many times. I don't know what to do. I was thinking about emancipation but I dont have a job right now. I could get one though if I had to. I dont know, I just need some good advice, quick. Plleaseee & thank you :]

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First, not every area allows emancipation. Second, where emancipation does exist, there are very stringent rules for it. You would have to demonstrate that you could live entirely on your own.

Why are your parents talking about moving? Have you discussed the issue with them? Explained how it affects your grades etc. Maybe try enlisting a school counselor to help you.

In my opinion, what you are describing borders on abuse. Your parents are not allowing you to get a proper education by moving so much.
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You cannot get emancipated just because you want to, you need to prove that your parents are unfit and that you can make it on your own. I was emancipated at 15, trust me you don't want to do it. It's NOT easy, and is not an answer for being frustrated with your parents.

Have you discussed this with them? Are they in the armed forces? Are they having a difficult time finding jobs? What's the reason for the moves?
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you need to prove that your parents are unfit
That is not a universal requirement. In fact, in most places where emancipation is allowed, parental fitness is not a requirement. The main requirement is to show the minor can function on their own without assistance from anyone.

The rest of your advice was right on though.

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