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I am 17 years old and I would like to get emancipated. What requirements would I need to meet to make that happen? Also, would I still be eligible for financial aid for college if I were to be emancipated? And if so, would I go into college as an independent student? I understand that emancipations are rarely granted but I would like to know if there is any way that I can emancipate myself from my parents. Thank you.
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Well, you can file such a petition. Check the self-help center at http://www.clarkcountycourts.us/shc/Supporting%20Documents/self_help_supportingdocs.html to see if there are any forms for that purpose.
One question you should consider is whether it is really necessary -- when you hit 18, yoiu are emancipated as a matter of law.
I would not suggest you take the advice of any family law lawyer on something like financial aid -- call or make an appointement with the financial aid office at UNLV or CSN and ask them, but I see no reason why you should be any less eligible for assistance.
Answered on Feb 04th, 2013 at 5:50 PM