Q: I need help getting emancipated. 17+1 month, pregnant and was adopted at 9-10 by abusive nana. Baby father is in picture
I live with my nana and I was adopted at 9-10. Since then I was verbally and physically abused. At now 17 yo and 1 month, I am pregnant and looking to move out. I’m 5 months away from graduating and looking for a job. My baby father/boyfriend has a stable well paying job and is looking for an apartment for us. How can I get emancipated? What are the chances of it working? How can I do it without my nanas approval?
A:
Do you work? You have to prove that you can support yourself. I have a brochure I could send you prepared by the Arizona Supreme Court that describes how that works.
In your Petition, ypu must allege, and then be able to prove, that:
- You are or can be self-sufficient financially, or prove other means of support;
- You can manage your own personal and social affairs, including proof of housing.
- You have the ability to live wholly independent of your parents.
- You have the ability and commitment to maintain education, vocational training or employment.
- You have the ability to obtain or maintain health care.
Unless you have already been on your own for at least 3 months, WHY YOU BELIEVE your nana's home is not a healthy or safe environment.
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