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Can I be emancipated in Ohio at 16?

Emancipation at 16 in ohio ??

Okay so my life at home might not sound so bad .. But I hate it .. I recently moved away from my moms house into my dads, because my mom and I were always fighting and yelling .. That court process took about a year. I offically moved into my dads about 6 months ago probally. But now my dad and I are starting to really fight .. I would say he harasses me, like just always on my back about stuff.. Over the summer I did something I know I shouldn’t of down .. But still not trusting me 6 months later is a little much .. I said I was going to stay at a friends house and went to my girlfriends house for the night instead. I got into some big trouble that night so he never lets me spend the night anywhere .. Recently I worked a double shift and came home and found out my moms mom (my grandmother) passed away. I woke up the next day and was about to head to another double shift and my dad asks me something and I give him that moan I dont want to talk right now, and he just starts going off on me .. I came home for my hour break and he started yelling at me how he doesnt deserve to be treated like that and all this other stuff. I had to rush to work leaving stuff on the table, I came home from work found that my clothes were all over my room and that food I left out on the table was now all over my new 80$ keyboard.. I usually get 25$ a week for lunch now he gives me 10$ .. He has yet to buy me new clothes, I have 1-2 pairs of jeans … Probally 1 month ago I was like 2seconds away from running away, I had my bags backed and everything. He saw that I had my bags backed and went out and did something to MY car, the car is in my name .. I didnt think that was allowed .. He said if I’d leave he would call the cops. So I stayed.

I would run away and just go live with my girlfriend but I’m pretty sure thats 100% illegal ..

Now I want to get an emancipation but I don’t think I’m able to because I live in Ohio … I don’t want to go live with my mom .. I dont want to live with my dad .. I dont want to go into any sort of foster care. And I don’t really want to move in with a friend but if I have to do that I will .. I think I might be able to support my own rent and other necessities .. I work a lot ..

I don’t know what to do … Someone please help or give me advice .. I really need it …

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Answer #1

Yes you can but it will take some time

Answer #2

3 cops just showed up at my house .. But look at that … Im still here … they said he can yell and threaten me all he wants

Answer #3

In ohio I can’t be emancipated unless I get married , which takes parents consent, or go into the army which also takes consent … I do work 6 days a week, I think that should be enough to live on my own .. Not to sure though .. Also my understanding is that to get an apartment Id have to be 18 ?

So basically I can’t rent / buy any where to live because im not 18 and I cant get my parents consent for anything so I can’t be entirely self-supporting?

Answer #4

Legally, you must be the ‘age of majority’ for your state (usually 18) or become emancipated:

Emancipation refers to the point at which a child is free from parental control.

Emancipation may be the result of a voluntary agreement between the parents and child, or it may be implied from their acts and ongoing conduct. For example, a child who leaves her parents’ home and becomes ENTIRELY SELF-SUPPORTING without their objection is considered emancipated, while a child who goes to stay with a friend or relative and gets a part-time job is not. Emancipation may also occur when a minor child marries or enters the military.

In order to become emancipated you must be able to answer the above questions and be self supporting which means:

  • Have a job
  • Live in home or apartment
  • pay bills

Contact the Court office or a Professional Attorney in your immediate area for further assistance.

I wish you the best !!

Answer #5

okay your joking right? im trying to also, and also live in ohio. yeah this is a year maybe late on a comment about this, but come on. seriously? dude I go through way worse shit then you. your spoiled and have a good life and dont even know it. im sorry bout this. but f#ck you kyrule. my step mom talks sh!t about me to kids at mt school and their moms. sometimes people I never seen before. thats not even that bad compared to other stuff that happens. my dad almost hit me in the face head but missed and hit the wall. anyone think I can get emacipated on just that? no. io doubt it but im going to try. also kyrule your dad cares if he called the cops on you. my parents wouldnt call the cops, they wouldnt want me in juvie. cause if I was in juvie how would they yell at me? yeah exactly. grow up.

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