Q: am i able to get emancipated without being abused ?
i am 17 years old, & i strive for adult life. i crave that adulting, & high responsible adult life. i want to move to ohio if my emancipation goes through. i’m not abused what so ever, my parents are loving & supportive. is this possible for me
A:
Ironically, the fact that you say your parents are supporting may be a factor for your emancipation to be denied. Generally, to be emancipated, you need to make a showing that you are capable of supporting yourself.
A non-legal bit of advice: why the rush? There may come a time where you'll look back and wish you could lean back on your parents for support and they won't be able to (e.g., death, disability). A lot of people even your age do not have one, let alone two, parents to go to when times get tough and they are all out on their own.
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