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EMANCIPATION
16. female.
parents are devorcing, dad is moving to florida my mom is staying in michigan (where i always and currently live.)
i cant stand my mother, and i refuse to move to florida. my mom dosent have a job, or anything and i truely can not get along with her, and my dad is gunna pay a large amount of child support.
i have decided that i want to get emancipated but how do i get a lawyer ect. and i need any advice on this subject.
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Ok. First step, talking to a attourney.
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Thats a good start, as consultation is free with this attourney. You are going to be dealing with Michigan Family Law (of which I know absolutely nothing) so you are going to have to talk to someone who can help you get educated on the subject.
The yellow pages will have listings for lawyers as well. Call a few offices and see if you can get in to speak with an attourney. Ask about your options in this regard. Ask about CPS (Child Protective Services) involvement and if its a good idea to get the involved or if you want to stay the hell away from that.
Generally speaking, you have to provide proof that your parents are unfit AND have their agreement to emancipate yourself before 18.
Its possible you could have yourself remanded to foster care as a ward of the state, but usually its required to have parents who are really F*&#ed up, dealing crack out of the living room in front of you or something like that.
Its possible but I think unlikely that you could simply become independent.
Ive looked into it in Texas, and if you want to simply be independent the court requires you the child to do alot of things. You have to prove that you have a sustainable income that can support you, and a place to live, and you must still be able to attend school while not violating any labor laws. The details once again I cant say, because I have no idea whats on the books in the Michigan Family Code.
Basically, if you want to just move out on your own you are going to have to convince a judge its a good idea. And judges are HEAVILY biased in favor of one of the parents keeping you until you are 18. Its a long uphill battle to convince them otherwise.
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Well, good place to start is with your county attorney. They will know if you even qualify for emancipation.
You should be able to consult with them free of charge.
"The new law also requires the minor to include certain information showing that s/he has demonstrated the ability to manage his or her financial affairs, including proof of employment or other means of support. The statute specifically excludes general assistance or aid to families with dependent children from being considered as "other means of support." The minor must also demonstrate the ability to manage his or her personal and social affairs...."
From link emancipation in the state of Michigan:
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