Answer:
(Might differ in different states!)
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Generally :
You have the right to seek emancipation if you are ;
o 16 years old (I've also heard 14) ,
o live apart from you parents,
o are capable of financially supporting yourself,
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You will have to show you have an income and that it is enough to take care of yourself, such as ;
o pay for rent,
o groceries,
o transportation,
o a cell phone,
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Cost Wise :
Minor emancipation laws vary by state, but most state courts charge a filing fee of between $150 and $200. You must file the petition with the court and notify your parents or legal guardians (required by most states). Then the court will schedule a hearing.
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Privileges :
It gives teenagers full legal capacity, including certain rights and duties usually reserved for adults. Therefore, emancipated minors can;
o sue their parents for support,
o make a will,
o sign a lease,
o buy, rent, sell, or take out a mortgage,
o can keep any and all income they earn,
o can make any and all healthcare decisions for themselves,
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Disadvantages :
Becoming emancipated is like turning 18. You are considered an adult who is responsible for your own care, support, liabilities, and contractual obligations. While still an unemancipated minor, you are protected from certain legal actions against you, such as enforcement of contracts.
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School :
For all practical purposes, once you're emancipated, you're completely on your own. ... Moreover, even if you're emancipated, you can't simply quit school. State laws vary, but typically a child can't drop out of school before age 16 and sometimes age 18. Those rules still apply to emancipated minors.
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I got most of this off the internet. I'm not sure if all of this applies to every state. I forgot to add but you need parental consent since you are still a minor!
Hope this helps.
(Do your own research, especially on the disadvantages. If you're thinking about getting emancipated, make sure you doing it for all the correct reasons. I've thought about it, but it was just because of somethings that were going on, that were resolved a while later. <33 Good luck.)
