Technically and legally speaking, Elizabeth couldn't get emancipated even if she wanted to. There are a few things that a child looking for emancipation needs to prove to the courts before getting emancipated. A. Can the child provide for themselves? As in, do they have a steady source of income either their own money or a supporters money. Typically though, emancipations work under the thought that the child has a job and therefore an income, something Elizabeth does not have. B. There are obvious signs of abuse or neglect. I'm aware of what numb nuts said, but without concrete evidence of abuse, the courts won't rule it for it. Meaning "have other children been emancipated?" "Are they abused?" "Would they argue for or against the parents?" All of those factors play a role in emancipations. C. How old is the child? If a child under the age of 16 is requesting emancipation, they will most likely be taken into legal custody as that means the parents are beyond unfit. Seeing as Elizabeth is 12, it's almost certain that they all would have been taken away. D. Time. A legal emancipation can take anywhere from 1 month to a year. And that's after the case is picked up and even considered as a legal case. That, in it of itself, could be over a month. So even though Elizabeth filled out the paperwork, it could have been another six months before anyone ever contacted her. As a lawyer, Mrs. Afton could have and should known that and known that she had nothing to worry about. Utah Emancipation Laws Emancipation in Utah refers to the legal process by which a minor (under 18 years old) becomes a legal adult, independent from their parents or guardian, financially and legally. Here are key points to understand: Age requirement: In Utah, a minor must be at least 16 years old to petition for emancipation. Court process: The emancipation process involves filing a petition with the juvenile court in the minor’s county of residence. The court will schedule a hearing within 30 days, and the minor must appear in court to present their case. Guardian ad litem: The court may appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the minor’s best interests. Financial independence: Once emancipated, the parent or guardian is no longer responsible for the child’s financial support. Legal adulthood: An emancipated minor is considered a legal adult under Utah law, with the power to enter into valid legal contracts and make their own decisions. Limited rights: Emancipation does not grant all adult rights immediately. For example, an emancipated minor may not vote, smoke, drink alcohol, possess tobacco or firearms until they reach the legal age to do so. Utah Code sections: Relevant Utah Code sections governing emancipation include: Utah Code § 78A-6-805: Emancipation Utah Code § 78A-6-801: Purpose Key factors considered by the court: The minor’s needs and interests The minor’s ability to manage their own affairs The minor’s financial abilities and resources The parties’ financial abilities Any other factor the court believes is relevant to the decision Important note: Emancipation is a fact-sensitive process, and the court’s decision will depend on the specific circumstances of each case.
0:45 Calling it now: Derek's involved with human trafficing and elizabeth is his current target. Edit: 1:11 the fact that they're adults skipping town with a 12 year old without asking her parents does NOT make it better... Edit 2: 3:16 and the fact that they're suggesting emancipating to do this is just... Liz, they got ya hook, line and sinker.
@@leolanglet5050 It's being written in an internet series - there would be no suspension if this was a regular guy with the best of motives if we ever find out about what would have happened on that road trip, and the pattern is very clearly establishing a high stakes situation for elisabeth to be either saved from or find herself in.
At first I was like, I agree fully with Mrs Afton but Derek is probably Elizabeth’s age him and his friends are probably fine, then it came out they were 17-18.. that’s a very bad sign, then he suggested an emancipation letter which that is the biggest red flag that has ever red flagged in the history of red flags, lol. I’m very glad Liz decided not to submit the papers and realized that she loves her parents and that they love her and only want to protect her.
Elizabeth needs to understand her parents (especially Clara) are ensuring her safety out of love. Sure, it can be annoying for a kid, but it’s for their own good either way as a parent (who loves their own kid) wouldn’t know what to do if they permanently lost their own child.
@@PizzaMineKingI forgot that 3rd AU Aftons takes place during the 80s 😭 Wait- Elizabeth has a phone seen in the video when she was talking to Derek. Also, I remember Skyla making phones discovered earlier in the 80s in her main AU. So, it looks like it’s the same for her 3rd AU.
@@melodythemelanisticwolf3402 I think this is before the bite of 83 and before Evan was bitten by Fred bear but survived and Michael going to jail that would explain Evan’s bruises being from Michael and his friends bullying Evan and Michael could just be in his room which would explain him not being present in the video plus Mrs afton did say somewhere in the video to Evan that she’s going to call elizabeth for dinner or something and then she tells Evan to call Michael for dinner ( so it would make sense if this takes place in the past before the bite of 83 ) that’s why Evan’s covered in bruises
