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amy14
Nov 2, 2011, 08:35 PM
I'm 16 and want to move out. Is it legal in Canada? And if so do I have to get emancipated? Who do I go to for that?

Wondergirl
Nov 2, 2011, 08:40 PM
That's great that you have a full-time job so you can support yourself, and have your own apartment. Are you still planning to go to college? That's what emancipation is all about, you know -- completely supporting oneself without anyone's help.

amy14
Nov 2, 2011, 08:45 PM
I have a friend who would allow me to move in with her. Would it be legal?

Wondergirl
Nov 2, 2011, 08:47 PM
No, you have to be able to live on your own, with no help or support from anyone.

Emancipation varies between provinces:

Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec and PEI is 18.

BC, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Yukon, Nunavut, Newfoundland and Labrador and NW territories is 19.

Read more: What is the legal age of emancipation in Canada (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_legal_age_of_emancipation_in_Canada#ix zz1cbuxOaG1)

amy14
Nov 2, 2011, 09:00 PM
Could I put someone else as a legal guardian?(that friend I was talking about). I can't stay here much longer.

Wondergirl
Nov 2, 2011, 09:09 PM
You and that adult have to go to court and have a judge declare that person legal guardian.

Why can't you live at home any longer?

ScottGem
Nov 3, 2011, 03:57 AM
YOU can do nothing but apply for emancipation according to the laws of your province. Your parents would have to agree to allow some other ADULT to serve as a guardian.

If your parents do not agree, then that person can get in trouble for parental alienation.

What problems are you having?

Fr_Chuck
Nov 3, 2011, 10:32 AM
No, you have not given any legal grounds ( reason you need this) merely wanting to or not being happy is not a reason.

Another adult could be arrested if they allowed you to move in without parents permission.

You can not move in with someone else but have to have a job that can pay all your bills, and have money saved for the attorney to represent you in this