Legal Question in Juvenile Dependency in California
I live in california, I am 15 and I want to get emancipated without my parents knowing, how would I do this or should I wait until I am 16?
Asked on 3/01/11, 8:11 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Goff
James R. Goff, Attorney at Law
It is not possible for you to become emancipated without your parents knowing about it. To become emancipated you need to establish that you can support yourself and provide a home for yourself. Your parents are entitled to contest your desire to become emancipated.
Answered on 3/12/11, 12:16 pm