Q: Can I be emancipated without having to prove my parents "unfit"?
I'm three month's away from turning 17. I need to leave my house due to the fact that it is an unhealthy living area. My mother and stepfather are not abusive. We all just never get along and have lots of issues with each other constantly. I was just wondering if there was anyway I could be emancipated without having to prove that they are "unfit".
A: The standard is "unfit, unwilling or unable" you just have to meet one, so it they are unwilling or unable then it still works. Also, you will need to be able to support yourself in some form or fashion. Talk to an attorney local to you about your circumstances to determine your options.
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