Legal Question in Family Law in California

how do i get emancipated from my parents? i am 15 and abuse has been in my household as well as uncaring parents. i wish to live with someone i know who is more than 10 years older than i but i do not know how to proceed from this point in my desicion.


Asked on 5/24/12, 12:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Schneider Family Law Center

You cannot get emancipated unless you are 100% able to take care of your own needs (meaning you have work and can pay all your expenses also). Highly unlikely!

More likely, the person who you may wish to live with, would have to petition the court for a guardianship to take the custody of you. But that does not come from you, but from the person seeking to take over your custody. Good luck!

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Answered on 5/24/12, 2:09 pm


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