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Question:

how can a 14 year old child become emancipated?



Answer:

You must be at least 16 years old to petition the court to become emancipated. See the Emancipation section of this website.


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On 01/31/09
Emmie from AL said:
I'm 14 and trying to get emancipated, but can't find away. I need help. So what do i do
On 11/06/08
Rachel from NM said:
Yes, acctually you can get emancipated at 14 im trying, and it's not because i want freedom and no rules!! It's because i think that im capable of taking care my self.
On 09/16/08
teylar from NV said:
want to handle a court case. Am i able?
On 09/04/08
from AL said:
NO disrespect intended but that's really not true sometimes it's nessecary and YES YOU CAN GET EMANCIPATED AT 14 .........I did .
On 08/22/08
Hannah from AL said:
She can't. That's why she asks. AKA, how does a 14 year old free herself from her parents. Or 12, for that matter.
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