Emancipation

[funky not a junky]

Hey guys i just wanted to ask what you guys know about being emancipated and stuff. I am going to become emancipated from my parents soon because my life is a living hell. Im 16, almost 17 now and im planning on moving to arizona and living near my brother or moving to northern california. My parents said theyre willing to sign the papers. I just wanna know some basic things, oh and has anyone been emancipated on this site? Thanks for your input, and live freely

[funky not a junky]

Its most definately a daily thing. I just wanted to know do i already have to have a job and a place to live before the papers are signed, and will i get grants from the government for college? I merely wish for a little imput. Right now i cant stand my parents, and the feeling is mutual, they constantly drive me into a negative tailspin whenever theyre around. I am pretty good with my finances, and have a couple thousand dollars saved up and i just want to share an apartment with someone in northern california or arizona. I just dont know how to go about this. I am absolutely ready to be gone, i just need to know how to go about doing so. Thanks for your imput and live your own life

[pass the chicken]

you usally have to show that you have enough income to support yourself before you can be emancipated amongst other things. O and also you have to have a pretty clean crimal backround definetly nothing recent. at least in michigan. might be different where your from. and theres always those special circumstances but seeing as how you have internet and asking about it I'd have to say you pretty privalaged ........... but what ever floats your boat

[funky not a junky]

Well, what kind of shit goes on between you and your parents? Is this your last resort?

I would definitely try family counseling or something before getting emancipated, unless like I said you're just ready to get out.

I have tried counseling but my parents wont listen to what the counselor has to say, never admitting that it might be them that is partially at fault. This is a last resort, i can not take the constant crap i have to deal with, its too much of an emotional burden on me. Im pretty self sufficient, im an alright student, a boy scout, and i have a good grip on my finances.

[funky not a junky]

but seeing as how you have internet and asking about it I'd have to say you pretty privalaged ........... but what ever floats your boat

Its not about privelages, its about treatment. Im treated like shit, and im living like shit. Its just a really really crappy situation out here. Its not that im poor or physically abused, i have been mentally abused, and my parents no longer wish for me to be around. Im not wanted here, but more importantly, i do not wish to be here.

[pass the chicken]

I don't know your situation just teens tend to exaggerate if not create themselves. but again I don't know your life I'm just stating characteristics of the average teen. But getting an apartment while under 18 emancipated or not is damn near impossible here hopefully your areas nicer on these things but remeber there's gas, electric, rent, food, security deposit, and everyother expense you may have. couple thousand bucks doesn't last that long. not trying to talk you into it or out of it just letting you know cause noone told me.

[Matt the Funk]

You can't survive in cali without money...its pretty hard. Everything here is expensive as fuck. Weed,clothes,shelter,food. Everything. Move to Arizona and when you are older move to cali.

[funky not a junky]

Ya i already live in southern california, everything is expensive. Its just one trade for another, i figure that i will have to pinch all my pennies to survive, but i will also get out of my house mentally stable. I'm having an extremely tough time now, and the future will be very tough too, but its just something that im going to face. Im trading one tough life for another.

[conch420]

good luck with the move man, i hope stuffs better for you soon:thumbsup:

[ToDrunkToFish]

Dude if you plan on doin this and dont have a job or steady income, why even think about it? Those couple thousands will run out quickly man.

[funky not a junky]

Thats the thing, i am pre planning it. Im not getting emancipated until i can find a job. I am going at this in a very precise manner.

[EbelEyes]

In a sea change nothing is safe...

good luck out there...

[Ganj]

No one deserves to live in a hostile environment and if you have the opportunity to get out, I would seize it. You're fortunate to recognize how detrimental your parents are to you. Some don't break the perpetual cycle of negativity and essentially give in to the torment, with thoughts that actually glorify that what brings them down. Simply because your parents have provided for you since birth-giving you money for school-doesn't grant them the right to treat you like anything less than a human. Your environment plays a big role in your development and if you feel scared there or don't feel you can achieve much with so much tension in the air, then you'd be doing yourself a favor by surrounding yourself with the goodness you deserve. As for me, my guilt binds me to this dictator's home. The remainder of my life will be spent making amends.

[smoke it]

good luck dude

[Frivolous248]

Sharks.

Sharks aren't safe!

[pass the chicken]

um water?

[BlazinTreesX3]

Northern calis actualy pretty cheap i think u could get away living alone there easier than anywhere...arizonas alright but uhh no on air conditioning bills..

cheap weed and medical Mj facilities everywhere if your in pain. and the bud is great.. I wasnt even in humbolt either..Im in same boat as you but im just getting my own place its not As bad ass your situation but most people would say its bad..

[funky not a junky]

I think im going to get emancipated and live with my friend who lives pretty close to me, but i will still be out of the house.

[Andrew Nguyen]

When you're out there, don't fuck up. Get your shit done before you get high.

[halfassedjediknight]

just make sure whatever job you get is decent and is going to be steady enough to stay with you til you can find a better job. otherwise youre gonna end up homeless.

good luck its hard getting emancipated. you gotta talk to a judge and all this jive. theyre gonna be hard on you guaranteed.

[originalblu]

if your splitin livin cost with somone it makes life a lot easer, just get a decent job before you move and you'll be fine