Indiana does not have an emancipation statute. You will have to wait until you become an adult. If you are not safe contact your local social services to get help.
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| Yes you can. Illinois has an emancipation statute that would allow them to apply at age 16. That requires one apply to the court and prove that they can be financially independent.
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If it was the legislators intent that the emancipation not apply to a 16 year olds, the statute would specifically say "any child over the age of 16 but under the age of 18" or any child 16 or 17...