Who can I live with if I get emancipated?

Question

I'm currently 16 and living with my stepmother while my father works in Italy. He is coming home in a few weeks and wants a divorce from my stepmother and is abusive. My father has soul custody of me because my real mother got into some trouble with drugs 2 years ago. If I try to emancipate my father, can I live with my stepmother after my father and her divorce as a "roommate" and pay her rent? I already have a steady job but I do not drive. However my job and school are within walking distance of where we would be living and I make enough to pay for a room and buy my own groceries and necessities. Do you think the court would rule in my favor?

Answer 1

You are old enough to choose which parent you will live with. You don't need emancipation. It is your right to choose. I would almost guarantee the judge would agree.  

Answer 2

If you want to do that, then there's no need to get emancipated.  Just ask the court to give your stepfather custody of you.

Answer 3

Anyone. Emancipation means that you are legally an adult and capable of making your own decisions.

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