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Emancipation and/or live in seminole suites (tallahassee)

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I've been researching emancipation for the past year and a half , and I'm finally filing for it next year at the end of april. I'm pretty sure, I will be able to prove that I can not only support myself financially, but show that I will be better off without being in the home. I really would only like answers from people who have been emancipated, but you can also answer if you absolutely know what you are talking about. Things I need to know: - grounds you used to do emancipation - the process [set-up of the hearing; how they do it] - if one parent might contest it [although has a record of abuse claims against him/her which I will not bring up; simply mention as a fact.] - likelihood of being emancipated - what they really base it on - tips on what I should do in the process of emancipation - how long I have to move out of the parent's home if granted - how long it would take to be accepted, and how long it takes to go in effect

  • would it be granted if you present that:
  • moving to another city
  • job secured [with hypothetical figures to show how I would support myself]
  • proof of transportation
  • apartment secured
  • school shown that I would attend
  • all research done in regards to moving, every single detail mapped out
  • very mature
  • seeking in the best interest of education; environment at the current house conflicting with successfully finishing school- to fullest ability
  • letters from guidance counselors, people worked for, etc. Saying what they see the situation as from the outside, and agreeing that emancipation would be best for me (in their own words of course)
  • held a job before
  • been in boarding school {proof of ability to budget- including letter from woman in charge who has seen me deal with the money I made}
  • has had previous arrests, juvi time, but all in relation to problems with the issues in the house. Runaways on record, but completing last year of high school which is beyond doubt that could be done as well if I were not on my own.

I will be 16 when filing. Please, if you do not have this information, do not bother to ask if I have other alternatives. Like I said previously, I have been researching this and every other option there was available to me [which most is not possible]. I do realize that going out into the world, on my own will be one of the most difficult things a person can do, and I do realize that I will be either working or at school and will have not much time for anything else in order to support myself.

Now- seminole suites

  • I see that you have to "apply"
  • is it easy to get into?
  • will they take me as an emancipated minor {with ability to enter leases and contracts} -I read some of those reviews about how bad it is, but I'm sure if I don't leave valuables in my room and don't mix too much with people, I will be fine seeing as I will either be at school or at work. I'm used to sleeping in the noise, hence the "paper walls." I don't mind the room mates (boarding school), I am good with responsibility of upkeep area and I get along with people easily.
  • do you have to be attending a college in order to get in? Because I will be doing my senior year of high school first. Then, applying to colleges around that area.
  • would I be able to get them to write a letter letting the judge know that I would have an apartment secure if I am granted the emancipation?
  • how long does it take to know if I am accepted/ how soon can I move in thereafter.
  • am I allowed to choose someone else to move in with me as a room mate (18 years old)
  • is there an age limit to living there (maximum age)
  • must you be going to school in order to live there (friend will not be going to college yet- maybe online) -job availability for minors
  • and anything else you want to tell me about that place

Thank you for reading - sorry its so long.