I NEED to know what i need to do in order to get emancmipated..mi... anyone help? PLEASE?
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i think you should stay with your family until you are off to college - that way you can get away from them, and they will still have your back. blood is thicker than water, and your boyfriend is still just water. two more years baby, hang in there.
745509
Contact your local child support agency.  If you have an order, they are the agency to enforce it.  \n\nThey have a number of resources at their disposal...wage garnishments, liens, bank account access, you name it!! It takes time to get the ball rolling, but it's well worth it.
808355
Seek out a church and speak witht eh priest or preacher.\n\nAsk that the church help you and babies get to another town or county.\n\nIF these other law inforcements aren't helping you, you should contact Dateline NBC. 20/20 ABC  any big news show  and have the whole damned city and county  responsible for your not getting the help rightly due you and children.
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Go to the RRA... Renters Rights Association. They will handle it! They eat that kinda crap up... I know cuz I have been an apartment manager b4 and the owners where total asses... there was so many things i couldnt do after the tentants were promised things by the owners then went back on em... good luck
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For what reasons would you like to be emancipated?  Are you being abused or neglected?  Are both your parents terminally ill or deceased and there are no relatives to care for you?  These are the typical reasons why minors obtain emancipation.  \n\nYour parents are likely to feel rather insulted when you tell them you don't want them as parents anymore--they'll wonder what they did wrong.  Either that, or they'll think you don't know what you're asking for.  I hope you've thought about whether it's a good idea to say such a harsh thing to them before you say it.  \n\nIt is unlikely that you would be emancipated at age 14 in any case--it is just too young.  It's usually not considered for under-16-year olds.  You would be placed in a foster home instead.  Before emancipation proceedings, you would have to have a mental health expert (probably more than one) testify to your intelligence, maturity, and ability to care for yourself.  You would have to keep a home while going to school at the same time.  You might not have anybody in your life to help you with all the day-to-day things you get help with now (laundry, cooking, cleaning, errands, transportation), and you would have to do them all yourself.  You might have to do this while living on food stamps and a small welfare check.  \n\nYou would also probably have a guardian or social worker who would check on you frequently to make sure you were living responsibly and going to school and coping well.  This might or might not be more pleasant than having parents.  \n\nJust having adults (parents) around probably keeps some creepy people away from you.  If you didn't have anybody around, you would be a sitting duck for users and abusers of all kinds.  You would probably be able to keep on your parents' insurance, but there are co-pays and deductibles that add up to hundreds of dollars per year, even if you have health insurance.  Somebody has to pay those too.  You could get Medicaid for help with medical expenses, but it's a hassle.  \n\nYou'd get the process rolling by finding a counselor of some sort to talk to about it, such as a psychologist or social worker.  In my opinion, you should find one who works for a city or county mental health center.  \n\nNevertheless, I think this is not a good idea for a 14 year old.  If you have a good reason for thinking you need to be emancipated that you haven't mentioned, I suggest you speak to a counselor about it, or you are free to send me an email through the email link.  Best wishes.
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I'm not from the area, but I can suggest a couple agencies that might be able to refer you on to get you the help you need:\n\nThe United Way\nThe Salvation Army\nCatholic Charities\nProtestant Family Services\nLocal Churches\nJob & Family Services (they might have leads on agencies that can help).\n\nBest of luck to you, and happy holidays!
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you can petition the court to order a new guardian. kinda long process, but it'll eventually work out. explain how your relationship won't work and you've tried counseling and it's not a healthy environment for you. but first you should get the person you want to live with to want to accept the responsibilities. together you can even contact a lawyer to see about them getting cutody. you may also be old enough to be emancipated
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There are social services available. Look in the phone book.  Make a few calls. You should be able to get food stamps and other services and moneys to pay at least some bills, like utilities.\nLook for a community help line. They are set up to help people find the services they need.  All too often people wait to call until the situation is in crisis and that could be avoided or lessened if they had just taken the initiative to call sooner.  I do not mean to sound cold, I do care, I just want you to get the phone book out now and have the other adult make some of the calls for you.\nThere may even be some special needs charities.\nIt varies by location. Here we have a group that is just for coordinating all the charity services available and helping people file for help.\nGood luck as you pursue things.
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OOps sorry let me edit this..\n\nMost important question is - are they LEGALLY your gaurdian?  It sounds like this might be your sister.. or maybe a young aunt.\n\nWhat state are you in?  How old are you?  It depends on how your caregiver will react.  I did the same thing when I was 17 and my parents freaked and were able to take me back.  I spent a few days in Juvi.. but other than that nothing terrible will happen.  If you are 17, I suggest talking to your parents about this and seeing if they would let you.  Does your friends family want you to move there?  Have them talk to your caregiver.  If you are any younger, either wait or have the family talk to your caregiver..  I totally understand where you are coming from, sometimes your home can just be toxic, especially if your parents are going through a divorce, or some issues of their own.. I've been moved out for 2 years now, and even when I come to visit, it just sucks my soul dry.. Some people and places are just so bad for you.  Talk to them .. really.  OR just go ahead and do it, but know this - they will be able to find you - and they will force you to come back - BUT after that happens, they will be open for dialog with you - you will be able to tell them how damaging their home is to you - and they will be able to take you seriously.. This is what happened to me- They never listened until after I ran away.. Then they let me finish my high school degree online and let me move out when I needed to.\n\nTo help you any further, I would need to know your age and your state.\n\nAnd like the other person mentioned, if you are working and making some of your own money, you might be able to get emancipated. \n\nChoices Other Than Emancipation\n\nEmancipation is only one of several alternatives available to you if you feel you cannot live with your caregiver.  You may want to consider other options such as:\n\nfamily counseling or mediation service between you and your parents; \nliving with another responsible adult (aunt, uncle, grandparent, or family friend); \nseeking assistance from public and private agencies; \nan informal agreement with your caregiver allowing you to live outside your home. \n\n\nMy final advice to you is this - family counseling - if nothing else works - this will.  The other person there can help you communicate effectively with your caregiver - and don't assume they will only be on your caregivers side either.  Present your case to them, and unless you have no reason for wanting to move out, they will support you and help you work out a solution with your family..\n\nGood luck, ok?  Feel free to personally email me if you need any personal or legal advice..  Bj_Osterhout@yahoo.com
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Your best bet is to talk it over with your parents and your sister to see if you can come to an agreement.  Legally, you can get a lawyer and pursue the status of an emancipated minor, but that takes money and time.  Odds are at 17 you haven't got the money, and by the time it was over you'd be 18 and free anyway.  \n\nNow, if there is actual abuse going on, get in touch with a local child abuse advocacy group or file a complaint with local law enforcement.
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Call Family Independent Living, It should be listed under Social Services or State Angencies or whatever this Administration is calling it. They can tell you if she qualifies for free counciling which i assume she would. Hang in there Grandma, she needs you more than ever now.
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get ahold of the government to see what help THEY have for you... you may just be on your own with this
897240
Your first phone call should be to a domestic violence agency. They can assist you by offering you counseling, safety planning, and even more importantly they can assist you in refiling for custody of your child. They can help you through all the steps of filing for a custody modification. And they can assist you through the whole court process. They can file as an emergency if you fear for your safety and the safety of your child. \n\nThey can also assist you in finding housing, getting safe shelter, apply for an order of protection, and getting your life in order.\n\nGather your police reports and all important paperwork and make the phone call today!\n\nFor more information on resources available to you in Michigan...check out this website:\n\nhttp://www.mcadsv.org/mrcdsv
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The process depends on the state you live in, and in some states there is no formalized process. You could, if you could afford to do it, move out already with your mother's permission. Otherwise, the only sure-fire ways toget emancipated are to get married, have a child, or join the armed forces. Otherwise, it really depends on the state.
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Get a laywer today!!! You need to ask them what your rights are in that state. If you get a good one, you should not have to travel down there. He can get you copies of everything you need and start procedings to get the people out of your house. If it were SC, I would recommend a good one. Good luck, wish I could do more.
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Get your facts and information straight and well- organized- include names and dates whenever possible.\n\nPresent the information to the nearest TV station with an investigative or consumer help program. Even if they don't give it air time, they can still offer advice.\n\nLook in the community services section of your phone book- contact...\n- free legal aid\n- handicapped services\n- elderly services\n- United Way First Call For Help\n- Habitat for Humanity\n- anyone else that looks good\n- low-income housing programs\n\nIf either is a regular in a church, social or fraternal organization, or even a bar, let them know about the problems and see if they can help somehow.\n\nHOWEVER... let's be realistic here and face a couple uncomfortable points. \n- Low income. With that income it is unlikely that anyone will loan them any money.\n- It sounds like they were living 'off the grid' to some extent (wind/solar, apparently no insurance, etc.) This always makes it harder to get help when it becomes necessary.\n- Living in their own home may not be the best option for two disabled older people. For example, I don't think they would be at the front of the list for a donated home.\n- The father's age alone will work against him in getting some forms of help. Few programs will provide lots of money for rebuilding a house that he might not be able to stay in for a very long time.\n\nAsk for the dream, but be realistic and thoughtfully consider the options and any offers for help.\n\nGood luck!
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depends on where you were born. michigan has a place in lansing called michigan adoption registry. try your local court house for info. do you know what agency handled your adoption?? try them first. Good luck with your search.