Goshen, IN asked in Bankruptcy for Indiana

Q: if I am 17 and live in Indiana how do I go about getting emancipated without informing my parents

I am 17, attend goshen high school, and am wanting to move out

two of my brothers are in probation for sexually assaulting my younger sisters

my stepmom has a criminal history and has had cps called on her 3 times

i have been physically, mentally, and verbally abused

i have done a bit of research and talked to my school social worker but with just turning 17 yesterday (11/13) i don't have a say without legal involvement

in the state of indiana there is a way of getting emancipated without the involvement of my parents and i'd be willing to give the reason if needed. i have made housing arrangements and the staff at my school are aware of the issues at home.

about a month ago i got into a bit of a pickle with my parents, after being granted permission to leave with no given amount of time my parents filled a runaway report, at this time i was 16, so far nothing has been done with this.

i'd like to know how to get emancipated legally

i chose the wrong category by accidentally

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A: So why did you post this in Bankruptcy? Try reposting in Family Law

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