Emancipation means a minor, in most states under the age of eighteen, can petition the court to become legally independent of their parents
Before a court grants the minor emancipation status, the courts will usually consider factors such as whether the minor can afford a clean and safe place to live, pay for their health care, and buy and cook food.
The threshold issues to be determined are usually whether the minor will be financially self-sufficient and mature enough to make informed and intelligent adult decisions. In this regard, the court will want to know whether the minor plans to continue their education or whether the plan is to drop out of school.
Be aware that being emancipated will not allow you to buy alcohol or drive a vehicle if you are underage.
