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toriibabii2012 · Nov 11, 2009, 05:18 PM

I am currently 15 years old and I am wanting to be emincipated. I have been in the foster care system since I was 7 and I am very sick of being in it. I am very well able to take care of myself and just need someone I can talk to about how and what I need to get emancipated.

sprtrmpcnsltng · Nov 11, 2009, 05:24 PM

Emancipation is a legal procedure basically divorcing you from your parents. If you are in foster care you are a ward of the state and it depends on the state you are in. Your local courthouse or a family lawyer would be your best bet because of local legal differences.

However, where you going to live? No-one under 18 can sign a legal contract, even if emancipated as far as I know. Every apartment needs a lease contract.

My g/f in high school went through this. I know from experience how much the f/c system SUCKS. BUT, if you can hold out I would. No parent/youth situation is good because parents don't remember that "kids" are really adults in training. The child association assumes ignorance and that is not the case.

IF there is abuse, document it and go to your case worker. IF it is a clash of personalities, try to work them out, it can be a great training lesson for conflict resolution in the future.

I am willing to work with you pro-bono tomake some plans and changes to help you in your current situation

Fr_Chuck · Nov 11, 2009, 07:22 PM

You will have to hire an attorney and file for it in court, It can take months for the process to work.

You will have to prove
1. you have enough money saved to move out
2. you can live on your own ( not with friends) and can afford to do this.
3. you can continue your education while you do this.

You will have it harder, since in many cases a parent will not fight this, but you will have to deal with the children's service, where their rulings may not be questioned by the courts.