An attempt at Emancipation

[StaticInMyHead]

Hi, I am a very soon-to-be 16 year old (4 days, actually), and I have been seriously looking into emancipation. I am new to the concept, and I need to guarantee that my efforts of trying to become emancipated aren't a total loss.
My reasons are these: My parents provide absolutely no emotional support to my life. Anyone that I could possibly go to is cut off by my dad; he won't let me talk to anyone about my issues and problems at this point in life. He threatens me when I do talk to people. Now, it may seem that I am just a regular teen wanting to get away, but what kind of parents is justified in taking away all emotional outlets? Any sadness or depression that I have is just building inside me--I can't escape it. In effect, all potential happiness is taken away because I am not allowed to see the people dearest to me. I can't get away, and my dad is making my life miserable. If I could just get emancipated, I would not have to live with his pressuring personality and actions.
That is all in addition to his drinking habits and his threats. When I talked to someone about my problems, he threatened me by saying he would "kick my butt", to clean up the language a bit. I don't want to live in fear. I don't want to live in depression. Emancipation would fix all of it.
Does anyone have input on this? Any information or opinions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[cbg]

First off, just so that you know, not all states will emancipate a minor, and of the states that do, not all of them will emancipate a 16 year old. What state are you in?

Secondly, and I am not putting you down, it has been my experience that a great many kids do not fully understand what emancipation means, let alone what it entails. So before I go into the requirements (for which I need your state anyway) why don't you tell me what your plans are, assuming that emancipation is possible in your situation?

 

[StaticInMyHead]

I am in the state of Arizona. I know what emancipation entails; I have researched it thoroughly, believe me. Don't take me as a mindless teen that is just yearning to escape parents; I have good reason to propose emancipation.
My plans are to live with a friend (I am not sure that will go as planned because I don't think the court would support me living with someone else). When I have successfully moved in with that friend, I will get a job and earn a stable income. I will attend the nearby school, and continue life as planned and as usual. I am a hard worker: That is how I grew up--working all the time. In no way will I need support from outside influence.
Thank you for your efforts to help me.

 

[cbg]

As far as I have been able to determine, your state does not have any statute permitting the emancipation of a minor.

As a general rule, a minor must be able to show that they are ALREADY capable of complete self-support. That means that you are correct - no moving in with a friend. It also means that you must have that job BEFORE emancipation is granted.

I don't know of any state that will allow a minor to be emancipated without the consent of their parents.

However, that may be moot because as I say, Arizona does not appear to be amenable to emancipating minors in any case.

 

[StaticInMyHead]

Well, from what I have recently heard from you and other sources, as far as I can tell, I am not able to become emancipated in Arizona. But, there are alternate programs I will definitely be looking into. Such programs would include me severing or possibly terminating my parent-child relationship. Also in that case, I would be able to get some financial support from agencies and the government. Youth on Their Own is a program that provides those services. I have not given up, that is for sure. I will try until there is no possibility left for me.

 

[N1cole]

If you can..

Well i was just wondering if you had that site you got all your information from on arizona law on emancipation, and if you could share it..