Note the following: We have rendered the words ho Theos at Genesis 1:1 as 'The God,' not just 'God,' as is found in most Bibles. Recognize that throughout the Bible there is usually a 'the' ('ho') preceding the Greek word for God (Theos) when it is speaking of the Almighty.
An emancipated minor is a child who has been granted the status of adulthood by a court order or other formal arrangement. This status is not automatically bestowed on minors who have simply moved away from their parents' homes, however.
Emancipation is a legal process that grants teenagers independence from their parents or guardians. The age at which you can become emancipated varies among jurisdictions, but it is 16 in most states. Teenagers who are emancipated have rights and responsibilities not shared by most people under 18. Read on for information on how to decide to pursue emancipation and what to expect from the process.