Serious Emancipation Question?

Question

I live in Florida, and my mom is going to sign the emancipation papers when I turn 16, in about two weeks, and the only thing is my mom said she would sign them if I got them myself and brought them back to wherever they need to go without her help. And all of that is fine with me, but the only thing is I am not sure where to go to get the papers, can I go when I'm 16 without an adult present? Would my mom have to sign them in front of someone or a notary thing? I just need to know the procedure of how to get the papers and what to do when I have them, and what to do and where to bring them after.

Thank you, this is greatly appreciated, and I would only like serious answers. I need to know how to do this.

Answer 1

You’re very wrong.  In order to be legally emancipated, you do have to go in front of a judge.  The judge grants emancipation--not your mother.  And if you don’t meet all the requirements for emancipation, the judge will deny it, even if your mother agrees to it (I’ve seen it happen).

Call the circuit court and ask if they can provide you with the paperwork to petition the court to 'remove the disabilities of nonage'. They may or may not be able to provide that paperwork.

Answer 2

How do you plan on supporting yourself now that you'll be out of the house?

In most states you have to have a good reason and need to go before a judge. It's also a costly venture.

Answer 3

Call legal aid.  They can help.

Answer 4

Call the court house, it's different in every state.