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  • In California, there are only 3 ways to become emancipated, and becoming a parent is not one. http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/family/emancip/emanqa.htm#howdo The laws are the same in New Mexico. http://www.youthrights.net/index.php?title=New_Mexico_Emancipation_Law Basically, becoming a parent is not a way to be considered emancipated... The idea behind emancipation, is that a child is able to take care of themselves. There are a few legal requirements that need to be fulfilled before a child can be considered emancipated. * You are at least 14 years old. * You don't want to live with your parents. Your parents don't mind if you move out. * You can handle your own money. * You have a legal way to make money. * Emancipation would be good for you. There are a few things most children don't think about... If you are emancipated, you will give up the right to be supported by your parents. Even if you are emancipated: * You must go to school; * You can't get married without your parent's permission; and * You will go to juvenile court if you break the law. A few choices a child has, if emancipation is not an option, or isn't a good fit: Yes. If you don't want to live with your parents you can: * Get counseling or mediation with your parents; * Go to live with another adult (like an aunt, uncle, grandparent, or family friend); * Get help from public or private agencies; or * Make an agreement with your parents to live somewhere else Good luck

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