Q: I just turned 16, and I live in Ohio. My dad who has really bad health wants to sign to make me emancipated can he?
My dad had gotten full custody of my sister and I in 2014 because my stepfather emotionally abused us. The fact my dads health is so bad, and We are scared to go back to my moms and I can support us he feels if he signs it, I can become emancipated. I've heard the laws on emancipation in Ohio are rough.
A:
No, he can't. Here is information on emancipation at this link: https://www.ohiobar.org/forpublic/resources/lawyoucanuse/pages/lawyoucanuse-255.aspx
If returning to live with your mother and abusive stepfather is not an option, then talk to other family members or other trusted adults about the situation.
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