Is emancipation the right thing?

I've been miserable at my home for years now, and im 17 and people keep telling me to wait till im 18 to move out and everything, but I think emancipation could be right for me; are there any websites or anyone have experience with it so I can have a little more insight before I make my final decision??

I was emancipated when my parents died. The process took over 9 months and it was expedited. I can't imagine it would be any quicker today. By the time your request goes through you will be 18 anyway. Bid your time and wait it out.

what is emancipated?

I think that if you are not happy at all at home then yes you should get emancipated. I want to get emancipated too but don't know how to. so like if you can tell me what I have to do then I would really appreciate hearing from you.

I'm just wondering how close you are to being 18. If you're only a cpl months away it would be worth it. When you file for emancipation there are lots of things you must prove. Plus the cost and court hearings alone can be a long drawn out process.

I think if you've actually made it to your seventeenth birthday... things probably aren't as miserable as they seem to you.

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I wish you the best !!