[WSBAPT] Off-Topic Referral - Minor (16yrs) Emanication

[Andrekita Silva]

  Law Office of
F.ANDREKITA SILVA
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February  28, 2023
 
Brent,
 
I do handle emancipations. However, I don’t really recommend a 16 year  
old be emancipated as an emancipated child must financially support  
him or herself. It is asking a lot for a child to go to school and  
also work to put themselves through high school. Particularly in this  
day and age when there are so many distractions. Even resourceful,  
intact, two- parent families can struggle to keep their teenager on  
the right track.
 
You indicate your friend and his wife are willing to provide a  
placement. The far better option is for your friends to get licensed  
by the state as fosterparents  (it isn't that lengthy of a process)   
and have the bio parents remain legally/ financially responsible while  
the child lives out of the home and finishes school in a safe place.
 
If a child is placed in fostercare- the parents pay child support  
based on their earnings just as they do if they are divorced. The  
fostercare placement gets a /VERY MODEST/ / miniscule fostercare  
payment each month to help with the cost of providing for the child.  
However, the state would provide the medical coverage, etc.
 
andrekita
Law Office of F. Andrekita Silva
1325 Fourth Avenue, Suite 2000
Seattle, Washington 98101
206-224-8288
www.seattle-silvalaw.com[1]

Quoting Brent Williams-Ruth <brent at williams-ruthlaw.com>:

> Apologies for cross posting - 
>     
>    I have a neighbor/friend who is dealing with a tough situation.  
> Niece who is 16 years old is in a situation that is triggering a  
> referral to CPS by her counselor/therapist/psychologist and they  
> would like to connect her with someone who can assist with  
> emancipation paperwork. 
>     
>    My friend and his wife will be the safe place where she would  
> move to and help out.  
>     
>    I know nothing about this system or advice to give as to  
> emancipation vs guardian or some other avenue for a change....
>     
>    All referrals, including self-referrals will be passed along. 
>     
>    Thank you,
>     
>    Brent
>
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