Im 16 and i want to get emancipated

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Hi,I'm just turned 16 and i have been living with my grandparents (who do not have legal custody of me) for three years now. My mom and dad had joint custody of me until my dad found out that my mom had been jumping on me and the police told my dad that i wasn't allowed back around her. My dad doesn't come around much and he doesn't support me in any way. My medicare was turned off last year and hasn't been turned back on,so i haven't been able to get the necessary medical treatment i need.
My grandparents have taken care of me as far as giving me a place to live,clothing and food. But, it isn't there place to do it. They constantly complain about having to support me. I just started a job at a local grocery store. I'm in school and on tract to graduate in two years. My father sent me to live with my grandparents because he couldn't take care of me. I have a job and a place where i can go live and continue my education at a much better school the school i attend now. They yell at me and put me down all the time. i feel so worthless when I'm here.When i go over to see my friends i feel happier and their isn't a burden on my heart. I just feel so sad here.I just want to be happy.Now that I have the resources to allow me to leave home i would like to.

My question is : What are my chances of getting emancipated considering my circumstances?
 
Slim to none, and Slim's leaving town.

Georgia emancipates very few minors. Very few.
How does a minor prove that the emancipation should be granted?

The minors must be able to show:

That the minor's parents or guardians do not object to emancipation. If they do object, then the minor must show that the emancipation is in his or her best interests.
That the minor has the ability to manage his or her own financial affairs. This includes having proof of employment or other means of support (not public assistance).
That the minor has the ability to manage his or her own personal and social affairs. This includes having proof of a place to live.That the minor understands his or her rights and responsibilities after emancipation.

The minor must list any adults who have personal knowledge of the minor's situation and who believe that emancipation is in the best interest of the minor. The court will contact these adults and seek a sworn statement from the adults describing why the adult believes the minor should be emancipated. Some examples of adults the minor might list are:

A doctor or nurse
A psychologist, counselor or therapist
A social worker or school guidance counselor
A school administrator, principal or teacher
A clergy member
A law enforcement officer
An attorney

Anyone involved in the emancipation case can ask the court to assign an employee or appoint a guardian ad litem to investigate and make a recommendation as to whether emancipation is in the best interest of the minor. The court can also appoint an attorney for the minor and appoint an attorney for the parents or guardian if they are indigent and oppose the petition.

Can a minor obtain Juvenile Court emancipation without informing his or her parents or guardians?

No. All living parents (or guardians) must be notified of the minor's request for emancipation. The minor must list each parent's (or guardian's) name and last known address. Sometimes the minor's parents (or guardians) are no longer living or cannot be found. In this case, the minor must list the name and address of the nearest living Georgia relative.
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http://www.georgialegalaid.org/resource/emancipation-of-minors
http://www.southernjudicialcircuit.com/selfhelp/miscforms/emancipationminor.pdf
 
PoetryGirl16 said:
Hi,I'm just turned 16 and i have been living with my grandparents (who do not have legal custody of me) for three years now. My mom and dad had joint custody of me until my dad found out that my mom had been jumping on me and the police told my dad that i wasn't allowed back around her. My dad doesn't come around much and he doesn't support me in any way. My medicare was turned off last year and hasn't been turned back on,so i haven't been able to get the necessary medical treatment i need.
My grandparents have taken care of me as far as giving me a place to live,clothing and food. But, it isn't there place to do it. They constantly complain about having to support me. I just started a job at a local grocery store. I'm in school and on tract to graduate in two years. My father sent me to live with my grandparents because he couldn't take care of me. I have a job and a place where i can go live and continue my education at a much better school the school i attend now. They yell at me and put me down all the time. i feel so worthless when I'm here.When i go over to see my friends i feel happier and their isn't a burden on my heart. I just feel so sad here.I just want to be happy.Now that I have the resources to allow me to leave home i would like to.

My question is : What are my chances of getting emancipated considering my circumstances?
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It'll be easier for you to report the lot of them to child services and the police, your pain will be lifted, and you'll probably get placed in a very nice, clean foster home!!!!
 
PoetryGirl16 said:
Hi,I'm just turned 16 and i have been living with my grandparents (who do not have legal custody of me) for three years now. My mom and dad had joint custody of me until my dad found out that my mom had been jumping on me and the police told my dad that i wasn't allowed back around her. My dad doesn't come around much and he doesn't support me in any way. My medicare was turned off last year and hasn't been turned back on,so i haven't been able to get the necessary medical treatment i need.
My grandparents have taken care of me as far as giving me a place to live,clothing and food. But, it isn't there place to do it. They constantly complain about having to support me. I just started a job at a local grocery store. I'm in school and on tract to graduate in two years. My father sent me to live with my grandparents because he couldn't take care of me. I have a job and a place where i can go live and continue my education at a much better school the school i attend now. They yell at me and put me down all the time. i feel so worthless when I'm here.When i go over to see my friends i feel happier and their isn't a burden on my heart. I just feel so sad here.I just want to be happy.Now that I have the resources to allow me to leave home i would like to.

My question is : What are my chances of getting emancipated considering my circumstances?
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Medicare or Medicaid? Maybe you could sit down with grandparents and apply for PeachCare for Kids.
http://dch.georgia.gov/medicaid
https://www.peachcare.org/FaqView.aspx?displayFaqId=101
 
Within the last ten years, Georgia has very deliberately updated their laws so as to make it almost impossible for a minor to be emancipated.

In any case, emancipation is NEVER granted on the basis of how bad your home life is.
 
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