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Question: I was married at 16, divorced at 17 am I still considered a minor or am I emancipated?

Answer: A minor who was married but is now divorced is still a minor unless a court declares the minor emancipated for a specific purpose according to the Arizona Emancipation Law.

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On 08/05/05
Marie from OH said:
I'm a 19 year old female tryin to go to school and cannot get aid because they say my parents make to much money, but they can't even take care of there household. I haven't lived with them for about 2 years and they dont help me,If i get emancipated can i use my own info to get aid? someone please help!
On 05/26/05
Korey from IL said:
does illinois have an emancipation statue, can you be emancipated at the age of 16?
On 05/25/05
Becky from FL said:
I'm 16 stuck in a wacked out world. I dropped out of high school in 9th grade. I went and got my GED so i can go to school. My parents want me to go to school were they are but i can not take them anymore. I work 40 hours a week and cant save a dime of it because my parents spend there money then live off mine. Me and my boyfriend want to get a place soon so we can go to the same school. My dads up for it but my mom is not.My parents move all the time because my moms a travel tech. I don't want to move anymore. I want to become emancipated a.s.a.p. Please help me.
On 05/20/04
i dont know from OH said:
You cant get married even if you do get emancipated because you would have to get your parents permission. i hope it helps some
On 05/04/04
Kristan from PA said:
I want to get married to my 23 year old boyfriend but i know that my parents wont say yes. I am willing to go to whatever state i can so that me and him will be able to get married. I dont know what state will let us but i need to get out of my house. My mother and father are devorced and my mom is on drugs and i want to leave. Someone help me find out if i can leave!!!
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