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Can I divorce my mom and dad if I am 16?

Full question:

Can I divorce my mom and step dad? I want to live on my own. I am 16 and I can not take living in the house with my step dad.

  • Category: Minors
  • Subcategory: Emancipation of Minor
  • Date:
  • State: California

Answer:

Please see the information at the following links:


http://lawdigest.uslegal.com/minors/emancipation-of-minor/648/

This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.

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No, as a minor, you cannot legally divorce your parents. Divorce is a legal process applicable to spouses, not parent-child relationships. However, you may consider emancipation, which allows you to live independently from your parents if you can demonstrate financial stability and maturity.

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