Q: I'm 16 and I've lost both parents. Can I file for emancipation with a family member present?
I lost my dad in '08 and my mom more recently (February 17th of this year) and my uncle is staying with me (he's been living with my mom and I for 2 years) until we get stuff situated, and apparently him getting custody of me costs $115 that we don't have. We need the custody papers for social security, and I'm wondering, if it's possible for me to file for emancipation and it goes through, would I still be eligible for social security or would I no longer receive it since (I think) I'd basically be looked at as an adult? I know you need a parent to give consent for emancipation but well, I don't really have that so, is it possible for my uncle or another member of my family to give that consent? Or would I be able to do it myself since, at the moment, I have no parents and no one has custody of me? I do plan on getting a job here soon, so I'll have my own income but the social security check would be very helpful for rent. If you can answer my questions, that'd be great.
A: Ohio does not have emancipation for your situation. Your uncle should talk to children's services to start the custody process.
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