Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

In Illinois, if you are considered an Illinois resident, once you are 16 you can seek to have yourself declared an "emancipated minor" but that means you would be ON YOUR OWN.

Courts generally don't want to grant emancipation tro minors who will become dependent upon public assistance. Moving back without a plan and confirmed details seems very risky, and can't be something you'd want to risk for your baby.

As long as you are a minor and are dependent on your mom for the roof over your head and the food in your belly, you are under her guardianship and what she says goes as long as it is reasonably within her authority.

You should seek out guidance from adults other than your mom because you and she are just too close to the situation. These can include child welfare folks, church folks, school folks, etc.....

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