i am 22 years old my mother is dead and my father is awol i am trying to get aid for school and in order to get aid i have to be forced indpendent is there anyway to be legally to make myself an orphan
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Who is claiming you on their income taxes?  Who is providing your support?  If your parents are not, and no one else is, you are already independent.
319705
The tough choice in life, i was in a similar situation a long time ago, the first question is, do you have a good support system or the father of your children that can help take care of your children temporarily till you get your life together, it seems from this letter that you have to prioritize with  what you have to do before you end up homeless. My only suggestion is survival and a strong will get you through, and only you can help yourself even if there are tough decision you have to make in order to survive.  always, empathy in CT
376116
first go to a church and offer prayer and thanksgiving to God for making u what u r today and for all the blessings that has come your way.  \n\nthen u could go to an orphanage or a home for the aged and spend some quality time with them.  \nu could donate something if its within your capacity, but then most of all they would appreciate it if u could spend some quality time with them.  \nremember, they are more lonely than u are.  your company would be a mutual pleasure for all of u.  good luck and God bless.............
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You are a good son,don't ever think you are a terrible person.I am a disabled mom,my son lives with me and helps me also.Is your mom able to do anything for herself?If so,perhaps you have a senior apartment complex in your area she could go to.Disabled people are also eligible for this even if they aren't yet a senior.They pay 1/3 of their income for rent and utilities,not a bad deal.We have a senior complex in my area of Pa,that is where I will be living once my son wants to move out.You get your own apartment,can have a car,just like living anywhere else.Or,if she needs some help,a assisted care facility might be the answer or even a nursing home if she needs alot of help.Although I'm sure you don't want to think of these options for your mom,you have to think about yourself too.I am still able to get around,and my son helps me a great deal,especially financially.But,as a mother,I would never want to be  burden to him,after all,he does have his own life.I hope your mom isn't making you feel guilty and making you think it is your responsibility,because it really isn't.There are options out there.My best advice would be to talk to the agency in your area that deals with aging.They should be listed in the blue pages or government pages in the phone book.Good luck to you.
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Early emancipation usually occurs by court order. To obtain a court order:\n1. The minor must be at least 16 years old.\n2. A petition must be filed by the minor’s parent, guardian or guardian ad litem.\n3. The petition must show the judge that the minor is independent and able to support himself and his child, if he is parenting.\n􀂾 He must either be supporting himself or have a specific plan.\n􀂾 He can not be dependent on public benefits.\n4. The petition must give the Judge reasons why the minor needs to be emancipated.\n\nYou are also emancipated when you marry. However:\n􀂾 A minor can not get married without parental consent.\n􀂾 A minor under 16 years old can not get married even with parental consent.\n􀂾 A court can allow marriage with parental consent if you’re under 16 years old but have (or are expecting) a child together.\n􀂾 A court can allow marriage with parental consent if the male is over 18 and the minor female is pregnant.\n\nHope this helps!
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Your state should have a legal aid helpline.  Not sure where you live but do a Yahoo! search and type in your state's name and legal help and you should be able to find something there.  They might be able to give you advice for free because of your limited income.
637196
Really, you need a lawyer to help out with this situation. You need to file suit to get power of attorney for your parent, unless she had some sort of will that named one. The site below will help you find (low cost) legal aid.
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You should contact a free legal aide lawyer in your county. They  are free and if I knew where you lived (county/city) I could provide you with some links. That would be the first step. Also, sometimes the hardest things to do are the right things to do.\n\nGood luck
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To be honest, it's not really going to help.  As you've already seen, the guidelines for Federal Student Aid (FSA) are significantly different from those of most states (and many parents!).  \n\nIn reviewing your dependency status, most schools will make exceptions in cases of abuse or the death of the students' parents. Beyond that, you will need to document that you truly are completely self-suffient. You should do your best to submit proof that... \n\n* your parents don't claim you on their tax return\n* you pay for your own housing, food, utilities, etc.\n* you pay for your own health insurance\n* you pay for your own transportation (and, if you have a car, the car insurance)\n* you don't receive any other in-kind support\n\nWhen deciding upon these types of appeals, I would rather see the above information than a letter from a state agency whose regulations don't "jive" with FSA regs. Alternatively, though, if you could get a letter from a member of clergy or from some type of social services representative who can attest to the nature of your circumstances (rather than just "he/she is independent"), that would help a lot.
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What state do you live in? You may be able to get an emancipated depending on your age and whether or not you can get a job. I would make an appointment with your family law facilitator at the courthouse. I warn you though if you report abuse they will call CPS. use a different name just to get the information.\naskamexican
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Well you need all the help you can get, for the child's sake. Go down to local legal services and ask for help.
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in Ohio the parent can give the child up as unruly. then they become a ward of the state. the child would go to a Foster home.the parent might have to pay for support. but that would be fair best of luck to parent and child.I do care,It is to bad they only have one set of parents.por child must feel so unwanted and unloved.Thats why I got in a lot of trouble.I didn't have anyone who really cared they were to busy.Much like you many parents. My dad worked all the time my stepmother didn't give a damn
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YES your daughter can depending on your state and her age  either you need to get a lawyer or a child's advocate, your daughter   "Motion  The Court" for what is an "Emancipation" against her father with what your telling me it should be granted, this is what children do, it is another way of being set free from there parents or a parent, go on the Internet and check it out, GOOD LUCK also most people don't need lawyers to do this but you may need one, I am also telling you it would be best that you allow you daughter to do this on her own of course go with her but as far as you going in to the lawyer or court room no the reason are this it is up to her and her choice that way no one will say you made her do this even thought they will anyways, Hallmark made a movie called "into the night about just this" try to get or contact me email and I will help you get the movie very helpful
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Sorry to hear about your current situation. :( \n\nThe first thing I would do is figure out what city/town/state services are available to you. There is a lot of assistance with housing/food/child care/employment/legal fees/ECT. Your state government must have public welfare/need offices around the area. I would just go in, explain your situation and apply for aid. This is what welfare is supposed to be for, someone who is in immediate need of financial help for a temporary time. They also assist you in going to college if you are interested in that. \nI think you are very courageous to leave him. You only live once, so might as well be happy. Not staying with a person addicted to gambling, drinking, and spending money. Good luck. Feel free to email if you have any questions. \n:)
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You need some support.  I don't know which state you are in, but you can call your DES deprtment or Family Services people in your area.  They can help you, and there are things they can do for free.  If you don't get help you will just continue to be miserable.  If someone tells you no, ask if they can direct you to someone who can help out.  There are people and places, but you are going to have to find them.
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call a lawyer and see about getting emancipated
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u can promise them something in return...and beg them. for a start, u can write them a note. worked for my mom ;)\n\ngood luck