[chelleeee]

My question involves emancipation laws for the State of: Nevada

I'm fully aware that I may not be able to get emancipated, however, I do wish to try. I'm not physically abused, but I do feel that I'm emotionally abused. In my opinion, emotional abuse has a longer lasting affect. For the last two years my relationship with my mother has been going nowhere but downhill. I will admit that I am rebellious. But should I honestly put up with the yelling, screaming, name-calling, and insults? I have clinical depression and it surprises me that my mother hasn't helped me deal with it at all. She's actually making it harder to deal with. I know, I sound like a baby. I'm sorry. I just don't know what to do. I'm 16, I have a boyfriend who's 18, but I'm not going to be depending on him at all whatsoever. Is it possible for me to get emancipated if I can provide for myself, but live with roommates? I have a job at minimum wage, about 6.50 an hour, but I'm planning to get another job.

Do I have a good enough reason to get emancipated? Sorry that it's so long. I really appreciate it. Also, I was planning to drop out of school, if I got emancipated, and take Independent Studies [or whatever it is that you do to home school]. Another thing, I have a car, but it's under my mom's name. If I can pay for the car, can I get it under my name if I get emancipated? Sorry, again, and thanks.

[Wordsunspoken]

The first thing I want to ask is whether or not you have any other family near you, or even in another state that you can be comfortable with? Secondly, I think you might want to ask a professional, like a family court lawyer. Lastly, I urge you not to drop out of school no matter what. That would be a huge mistake, trust me.

[jjameson922]

What does being emancipated mean to you? I'm thinking, from what you wrote, it means living wherever you want and not having to put up with your mom verbally abusing you? If your Mom doesn't care about you, what keeps you from living where you want now and proceeding to drop out of school? Or, living where you want and continuing school? Do I understand that you feel if you can get a piece of paper from the State of Nevada that states you are now legally independent, all your problems will go away or become better?

[5kingsinvegas]

Originally Posted by jjameson922

What does being emancipated mean to you? I'm thinking, from what you wrote, it means living wherever you want and not having to put up with your mom verbally abusing you? If your Mom doesn't care about you, what keeps you from living where you want now and proceeding to drop out of school? Or, living where you want and continuing school? Do I understand that you feel if you can get a piece of paper from the State of Nevada that states you are now legally independent, all your problems will go away or become better?

Many teens from troubled homes wish to become legally emancipated for reasons besides just freedom. They can claim themselves as independant on their taxes which qualifies them for more help when applying for college grants etc.

If you truly feel that emancipation is the only way to live a healthy life than you need to consult with a family law attorney. It will also be the biggest mistake of your life if you do indeed drop out of school and fail to follow through with your plan of completing the online program. I admire your ambition to take care of yourself at age 16, and at the same time I caution you to be absolutely sure there is no other way to work things out at home. I would not want to be 16 again for all the chocolate in the world!!! Best of luck to you.

[tom_c]

Two suggestions, utilize your school counselor. It's free and they would have a better answer thrn some internet pixels.

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[Huckleberry3911948]

ditto on tom_c counseling. you are carefully and methodically planning a strategy for failure. test proven by thousands as shortest road to losersville. reverse direction and win.

[jrice]

Stay in school. You may think you can get by for the rest of your life as is but you can't if you want a reasonable life. Trust me, I have been where you are, after my father died when I was 13 my "relationship" with my mother went straight downhill, to the point where her boyfriend was first in her life where as I was pushed to the back and I eventually left when I was 16--dropped out of school, got a apt, etc. The only reason I am where I am right now is because I meant my future wife who pushed me to go back to school get my ged then go to university which led to me starting my own business and prospering. It might be easier to deal with it if you put in the context of a game(the most important one you can play), everytime she puts you downm remember it, make it fuel your desire to better yourself which will inturn enable you to move out on your own-on your terms with a future ahead of you. You're 16 now right? Thats 2 years until HS graduation, after that go away to school, even if you stay in town, you'll be out and doing soomething for your betterment. 2 years at your age sounds like a long time but its not, if there is anything I have learned in my 32 years on this earth is that time goes by very fast and to seize every opportunity you can because regret is the soul killer. First try talking to her if possible, explain your situation and feelings, it might work

[lamonijohnson]

My question involves where can I pick up emancipation papers in Nevada:
Hello I am Im seventeen years of age work and make minium wage 8.50 and hour. Im currently in highschool giong on into my senoir year and do not plan on dropping out anytime soon. I reside with my grandparents go to school and work. My relationship with my mother has well gone done hill and is now resulting in violence between each other. With the assistance of my job and grandparents Im capable of taking care of myself. With the situation at hand the verball abuse is causing a seriouse rain of depression within my life which is scaring Im tired of argueing and fighting back literrally and want to emancipate her as soon as possible. I'd like to know where in the stae of nevada can I get the papers and file them. I'v tried caling the juvenile detention center and family court I printed the process out did the research and called around please help.

[jfkIII]

It's a close to your fingertips as this site is...just type in "Emancipation in NV" in yor search engine.

Here's something I found: EMANCIPATION IN NEVADA? - Yahoo! Answers

Good luck.

[VLWH]

If you are already living away from your mom and will be eighteen in a year or less, why go through the process?