Is there any way I can prove Emotional Abuse and get emancipated by court order?

How can I prove emotional abuse from my parents and get a court ordered emancipation?

I am 16, and am not just going through a 'phase'. My parents are very emotionally abusive, and when I try to confront them they just roll their eyes, and tell me I'm over reacting.

I have been threatened many times by my mother. One time specifically that I remember was with a knife when I was very little. She held it to my wrist because my 10 year older brother and I were fighting, and he blamed me on something, and she believed him.

Please tell me if it's possible to get a court ordered emancipation.. if it is, please tell me how. I honestly cannot take it here any longer.
Emancipation is about self support NOT abuse! Read the emancipation statute for your state (if any) If you have abuse issues contact CPS.
secretly record them
It's possible, but very difficult. You will have to prove that you are stable financially, mentally, and emotionally. Once you are emancipated, there is no going back, and no one to take you in if things get bad. If you lose your job, or you don't get that raise you were hoping for, if your car breaks down, if you have to go to the doctor... too bad. You would first have to file a petition with the family court in your area, explaining all of your reasons. Sometimes, depending on your state, you have to prove that you have been living on your own, out of your parents home for a certain period of time. There will be a hearing, and you will have to have an attorney, and you will probably need a psychologist to testify on your behalf, that you're capable of being on your own, and also that it is in your best interest. Emancipation is very RARE. Usually what happens is that if abuse if found, they will contact Child Protective Services, and you will be placed in foster care until you're 18. Consider all of your options before you try for this, because you definitely don't want to end up in foster. It's emotionally wrenching, and you will not be placed with 'normal' kids, but rather ones that are emotionally, mentally, or physically scarred. Good luck!
You don't have to prove anything to the court to get emancipated except that you are able to take care of your own needs, be responsible for yourself, and that you are already doing so. You must move on your own then petition the court for your emancipation. Being a victim that is traumatized only makes you look unable to take care of protecting yourself and would convince the court to put you into protective custody, a foster home, or a group home.


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Go speak with a trusted adult and tell them about your situaition. Child Protective Services should be called and they can get you out of your abusive household.
First of all the idiotic answer by Mrs. President Bush could land you in jail with a hugh fine depending on what state you reside. So enough of that foolishness.

Next, emotional abuse is NOT a condition of emancipation in any state in this country. In fact, some states do not allow emancipation of a minor.

Therefore, before anyone can answer your question to a legal certainty, we will need to know in what state you live.

BASED ON ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

There is no expedited procedure for emancipation. The court takes such measures very seriously and therefore, although you don't have to have an attorney to file the petition, you do have to follow the court rules on filings and motions.

If you are 17 it won't happen until you already have turned 18. It's not an overnight process.
speak to an elder member of your family, or another adult whom you trust...you're a kid and you have the rest of your life to regret this------talking it out with someone you trust will ensure you aren't making a mistake