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kayteekakes · Mar 1, 2012, 06:55 AM

I know it is possible but also difficult because judges don't like to do it. I know the basics of it. Be able to prove that you buy your own food, clothes, housing, utilities, car, that you have a job, and your responsible. I also know that in certain states you can get free legal assistance but in most cases you'll need to pay for your own attorney plus court fees and it can be almost twice as expensive if your contested. My family is constantly unsupportive and abusive. If I went into detail it would take paragraph ontop of paragraph. For those of you who have seen my other questions I'm sure I don't seem responsible but I am. I just have a very different societal outlook on life and these plans aren't going to be happening for a while still. Any other basis I'm forgetting about or don't know about? Tips on courtroom ettique would be appreciated too.

Fr_Chuck · Mar 1, 2012, 07:15 AM

So do you have a job, do you have enough money to afford to hire the attorney and more.

farvaknowsbest · Mar 1, 2012, 07:23 AM

Well depending on how old you are, by the time you even get a court date you may be 18 already, but yes you will need a lawyer, and unfortunately you will need the signed consent of your parents. Which in your situation may be difficult to do. Even with the signed consent of your parents, the judge may still not accept it. If your parents are physically abusive then there may be some stipulation or work around to having to get your parents consent, but you will need to provide some sort of proof that your parents have been physically abusive. As for court room ettique, just be polite and answer all the questions to the best of your ability. As soon as you get defensive or angered the judge will see this, and may overturn the decision. Also you do have to be making your own income, and be able to support yourself like you said. That's about all I can think of, hope some of this helps.

JudyKayTee · Mar 1, 2012, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by farvaknowsbest

Well depending on how old you are, by the time you even get a court date you may be 18 already, but yes you will need a lawyer, and unfortunately you will need the signed consent of your parents. Which in your situation may be difficult to do. Even with the signed consent of your parents, the judge may still not accept it. If your parents are physically abusive then there may be some stipulation or work around to having to get your parents consent, but you will need to provide some sort of proof that your parents have been physically abusive. As for court room ettique, just be polite and answer all the questions to the best of your ability. As soon as you get defensive or angered the judge will see this, and may overturn the decision. Also you do have to be making your own income, and be able to support yourself like you said. That's about all I can think of, hope some of this helps.

Please post your research. This is not what I find. An abusive situation does NOT lead to emancipation in any State. It's about the ability to support yourself, mainly. An abusive situation, of course, can lead to a person being placed in protective child custody.

I find this: "Emancipation is possible. Proving you are capable of caring for yourself requires establishing a residence of your own, having a bank account, and possessing a job. Prior to a judge hearing a case, these items must be verified. Locate the local county juvenile court. An emancipation packet is available from the clerks office. Be prepared to schedule an interview with a judge. Interviewing you, the judge will verify that you understand the ramifications of emancipation and answer any questions you may have. File a Petition of Emancipation. Once filing the paperwork, it may take several weeks for the emancipation to be finalized. When you receive your proof of emancipation it is vital that you keep it with you."

ScottGem · Mar 1, 2012, 09:31 AM

Farva, You are relatively new here, and your answers have been generally good. But we take pride n the quality of advice we give out here. Plus, in the law forums, the advice needs to conform to statutory law.

I agree with Judy, that some of what you said goes against what we know of the law. So if you make a statement like the one she questioned, please provide backup to those statements so we can either learn or correct.

Judy's answer was very helpful in asking for further backup and posting her own research.

kayteekakes · Mar 2, 2012, 04:23 AM

I don't have a job anymore but I have money saved for fees and I'm working on finding a new one

farvaknowsbest · Mar 2, 2012, 06:01 AM

I'll just stick to the computer forums.

ScottGem · Mar 2, 2012, 06:54 AM

I don't have a job anymore but I have money saved for fees and I'm working on finding a new one

Repeatign what Judy posted:
Proving you are capable of caring for yourself requires establishing a residence of your own, having a bank account, and possessing a job. Prior to a judge hearing a case, these items must be verified

Therefore, you have to have these things in place BEFORE you file. And, since you can't enter into a lease before you are emancipated, this becomes very hard.