Emancipation?

[gammyman1]

My girlfriend and I just found out that she is pregnant. The problem is, she is 16, and therefore considered a minor. Her mother is abusive physically, emotionally and verbally. She brought up the idea of emancipation I was initially opposed to the idea, seeing as she isn't working, but it's the only thing that would save her from the abuse and it is also in the best interest of the baby. I am currently in school, working 3 jobs, and have a place of my home that I am more than willing to open up to her, but the circumstances are so twisted, that we aren't sure if the emancipation will go through. Of course the abuse isn't noticed by others, so it will be difficult to get 3 affidavits signed supporting the emancipation. What can we do?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[HomeGuru]

My girlfriend and I just found out that she is pregnant. The problem is, she is 16, and therefore considered a minor. Her mother is abusive physically, emotionally and verbally. She brought up the idea of emancipation I was initially opposed to the idea, seeing as she isn't working, but it's the only thing that would save her from the abuse and it is also in the best interest of the baby. I am currently in school, working 3 jobs, and have a place of my home that I am more than willing to open up to her, but the circumstances are so twisted, that we aren't sure if the emancipation will go through. Of course the abuse isn't noticed by others, so it will be difficult to get 3 affidavits signed supporting the emancipation. What can we do?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

**A: you are off base.

 

[gammyman1]

**A: you are off base.

What do you mean?

 

[Zigner]

This site is for US Law Only.

However, in no state will the child be allowed to become "emancipated" so she can move in with the adult who impregnated her

 

[gammyman1]

This site is for US Law Only.

However, in no state will the child be allowed to become "emancipated" so she can move in with the adult who impregnated her

I live in the US???
And the government would rather her stay in a home where she has been abused for most of her life? That sounds like the perfect organization. Definitely sounds like a nation FOR the people. Roll your eyes to that.

By the way, I'm only 19. She's almost 17.

 

[HomeGuru]

I live in the US???
And the government would rather her stay in a home where she has been abused for most of her life? That sounds like the perfect organization. Definitely sounds like a nation FOR the people. Roll your eyes to that.

By the way, I'm only 19. She's almost 17.

**A: what state are you in besides the state of confusion? And why hasn't your gf called the cops?

 

[Zigner]

I live in the US???

Good, that narrows it down to somewhere north of 50 different sets of laws...care to give us more info?

And the government would rather her stay in a home where she has been abused for most of her life? That sounds like the perfect organization. Definitely sounds like a nation FOR the people. Roll your eyes to that.

Correct - and in many states, what you have done is a crime. If what you say about the abuse is true, that means you are just another abuser in her life...

By the way, I'm only 19. She's almost 17.

Right...Adult/Child. <spit>

 

[sandyclaus]

I live in the US???
And the government would rather her stay in a home where she has been abused for most of her life? That sounds like the perfect organization. Definitely sounds like a nation FOR the people. Roll your eyes to that.

By the way, I'm only 19. She's almost 17.

You "conveniently" left out the answer to the question you deleted that asks "What US State".

Realize that this is not about the government allowing her to stay where you allege she is being abused. It's about her ability to live independently, without ANY support from ANYONE. She would need to demonstrate her ability to pay her own way (by having a job), supporting her own household (by showing she can afford to have her own place), and show good judgment in her life decisions (allowing herself to become pregnant before she turns 18 would not look good).

Emancipation is not about getting an escape from reality. It's all about reality - as in living in the real world ON YOUR OWN. The fact is, the only reason you are considering emancipation is because it makes her legally able to move in with you, the adult father that slept with a child and conceived yet another one. That's leaving the real world to move into her fantasy castle to be taken care of by someone. Until she wakes up, and proves herself able to take care of herself maturely and responsibly, she has no business becoming emancipated. And the courts would see that IN A HEARTBEAT and turn down her request in all likelihood.

 

[gammyman1]

**A: what state are you in besides the state of confusion? And why hasn't your gf called the cops?

Physically, I am in the state of Georgia. But other than that, there is no confusion. I am just curious on how I can keep her and the baby safe.

She has called the police, however, they did little to help. They "investigated" the situation and said that she was in no real danger. And later that evening, I got a phone call from her and had the "privilege" of listening to her mother screaming at her for calling the cops.

 

[gammyman1]

Good, that narrows it down to somewhere north of 50 different sets of laws...care to give us more info?


Correct - and in many states, what you have done is a crime. If what you say about the abuse is true, that means you are just another abuser in her life...



Right...Adult/Child. <spit>

Well, guess what? In Georgia, the legal age of consent is 16. So, not illegal. Like I said in a previous comment, we are in Georgia.

 

[Proserpina]

Either way, she will not be emancipated.

Period.

 

[Zigner]

Well, guess what? In Georgia, the legal age of consent is 16. So, not illegal. Like I said in a previous comment, we are in Georgia.

When did you start your love affair with this child?

 

[sandyclaus]

Well, guess what? In Georgia, the legal age of consent is 16. So, not illegal. Like I said in a previous comment, we are in Georgia.

Ok, so she is of legal age to consent to sex.

However, she does not have a job. She has no visible means of supporting herself (not to mention supporting her child once they are born). She is unable to establish and maintain her own place to live. She has shown a lack of good judgment when it comes to personal and social decisions (allowing herself to become pregnant).

Sure, YOU can provide her income and a place to live, and help support your child, but when it comes to emancipation, she must show she can do it HERSELF, without assistance from ANYONE ELSE. No way is she going to qualify under the circumstances.

 

[Zigner]

And, another question - how do you know this child? How did you meet?

 

[gammyman1]

You "conveniently" left out the answer to the question you deleted that asks "What US State".

Realize that this is not about the government allowing her to stay where you allege she is being abused. It's about her ability to live independently, without ANY support from ANYONE. She would need to demonstrate her ability to pay her own way (by having a job), supporting her own household (by showing she can afford to have her own place), and show good judgment in her life decisions (allowing herself to become pregnant before she turns 18 would not look good).

Emancipation is not about getting an escape from reality. It's all about reality - as in living in the real world ON YOUR OWN. The fact is, the only reason you are considering emancipation is because it makes her legally able to move in with you, the adult father that slept with a child and conceived yet another one. That's leaving the real world to move into her fantasy castle to be taken care of by someone. Until she wakes up, and proves herself able to take care of herself maturely and responsibly, she has no business becoming emancipated. And the courts would see that IN A HEARTBEAT and turn down her request in all likelihood.

Actually, I was not considering emancipation. I really wish you were listening to what I was saying, rather than making your own assumptions of the situation. I am trying to come up with the best solution for my child. I never said or intended the conclusion of an escape from reality. The both of us understand the severity of the situation that we are facing and are wanting to keep the child and raise it together. Those are the facts. She has woken up to the situation, as she is out actively looking for a job and I am doing all I can to assist her. I am even taking online classes to get my real estate license, while going to school and working 2 jobs. Trust me, this isn't being taken lightly AT ALL.

I am concerned about the overall welfare of both my child and my girlfriend. I don't care if she lives with me or another one of her friends, just as long as she's not in that house. This country is so used to looking at the bad in people that they don't even accept the possibility of there being any good in them. So, PLEASE, try to put yourself in my shoes. Would you reach out for help if all you wanted was an "escape from reality"? No, what you would do is try to make your own escape. OBVIOUSLY I care enough to go LEGAL with this question. And remember, emancipation was not my idea.