Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
How would I go about moving out at 16?
Here's a little background on myself so I can prove I'm mature and capable enough to move out. I'm 16, born into a wealthy family. I do well in school (A-B average). My parents are strict Protestant Christians, but my mother is more liberal than my father and she somewhat supports me in this. My father is as conservative as it gets, and dislikes the industry because it ''operates on sexuality''. I cannot enter the contract if my father will not allow it, because he does have some say in this.
This contract means quite the large sum of money for me, but I'm wondering if this can prove to the judge that I'm able to be financially independent.
Also, they think that I will start doing heroin/coke. I'm a relatively (emphasis on the relatively) good kid, and even thought the industry is harsh like that, I can hold my own. Most of my friends have so much money pouring out of their pockets (think ''the hills'' type of money) that they do just about everything. I've been able to hold my own with my personal beliefs and they respect me for that. What would be so different about the modeling industry?
What are the chances that I'd be able to make this work in court, and how would I do it?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: How would I go about moving out at 16?
You can seek emancipation in court, but the judge is going to need to be convinced that you really understand what you are getting yourself into.
You may also be able to get your father to consent to your career choice if you show him that you have a plan to protect yourself from the bad influences in the entertainment industry.
In any event, you should have an attorney look at this contract before you commit yourself to something you will regret. I am sure you are an intelligent person, but you would benefit talking to an attorney who understands the way these contracts are written and the traps that can be hidden in them.
If you want to talk more about your options with your father, or about modeling contracts, please feel free to give us a call.
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