Your parents or legal guardian must have consented or acquiesced to your living away from them. Parental consent is generally required for a teen to become emancipated.

Can you get emancipated without your parents signature?

To pursue emancipation through court decree, you can file for a declaration of emancipation without your parent's permission. If you need assistance with the process, you can contact a local or state legal aid organization.

Can you move out at 16 without parental consent?

In many areas, the age of majority is 16, which means you can move out on your own at that point. However, if the age of majority is over 16 where you live, you will likely need to be legally emancipated or get your parents' permission before you move out.