Q: Can I get emancipated in my situation? what are the steps I have to take? And how long will it take?
I’m 15 years old I haven’t been going to school for a year now and I also haven’t been living with parents for a year.i have chosen to leave my home because of some Physical abuse and negligence I am currently not going to school because my parents didn’t want to enroll because of family drama between my dads siblings I have asked for their help in enrolling me in school and they have rejected my offer They haven’t been in contact with me for almost a year and I don’t know what other steps to take besides removing myself from family.i have asked around to see if I can get enrolled some how and school of choice said I have to get a letter saying my parents give permission to my support so they can enroll me in school but family said no I have no idea what to do anymore
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A: I am sorry to hear about your situation. If abuse has occurred, you might consider speaking to your school counselor about the matter. That counselor could make a report to social services.
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