Legal Question in Juvenile Dependency in California

I ran away from home about a month ago. My mother is a sheriff and works in the courts, and knows all the judges/probation officers/filing clerks/etc. My original intent was to live with my father, but she has revoked his parental rights and has CPS ensure our meetings/conversations illegal.

Would emancipation even be possible for me at this point? As of now, I have dropped out of school (however I am a 4.2 student...perhaps I could register at another high school/community college and show the courts my intent to continue my eduation?), my previous employer has said he will sign that I am receiving income and hire me when I can continue to work for him, and I have a place to stay. Obtaining parental permission from my mother would be extremely difficult.

Is there any way around this?

I will turn 18 in March of 2011.

I'm assuming the emancipation process would several months to file/receive hearings/etc. Is there a chance that I would turn 18 before I was approved emancipation?

And if that's the case, does anyone know if I would be able to apply for a job or register at a new school without being flagged as a runaway and reported to the police department or National Center for Missing & Exploited Children?

I appreciate any insight you can offer on my situation


Asked on 5/22/10, 9:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

I would be very interested in learning whether, or how, "knowing all the judges/probation officers/filing clerks" gives your mother special privileges or greater access to the courts than other people.

I would be very interested in learning much more about your situation. Everything you tell me is absolutely privileged and confidential.

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Answered on 5/25/10, 12:56 pm


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