How old do you have to be to file for emancipation?

Question

is it different in different states?

Answer 1

I imagine you'd have to be at least old enough to get a job, however old that is in your state, so that when you left your parents' home, you'd at least in theory be able to support yourself.

Answer 2

Not many states actually have a formal process for requesting emancipation. In all of those that do, the minimum age is 16.