Q: Would it be legal for her to move in if she is emancipated? Also what would it take for her to get emancipated?
My girlfriend and I want to move in together in my parents house, (she's almost 15, and I am 15) She is a foster child, She lives in North Carolina, and i live in Pennsylvania, her dad sort of wants her out, and we're thinking if we upset him he'll kick her out, but she wants to try to get emancipated at 16, would it be legal for her to move in if she is emancipated? Also what would it take for her to get emancipated?
A: Yes, if she is emancipated but it is difficult to get emancipated. She would need to prove she can provide for herself financially and more importantly, has the common sense to take care of herself and make appropriate decisions. Neither of which is qualities of most 25 year olds let alone a 15 year old.
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