Child Emancipation

Typically, individuals are considered to be minors and are therefore under the care of a parent or guardian until the age of 18. In some instances, a minor may feel that his or her best interest is to become a legal adult before this age. When a minor wants to be free from the control of his or her parents or guardians, he or she can file for emancipation.

Being granted emancipation can be very difficult, but if a minor has a good enough reason or argument, he or she may successfully file for emancipation. However, the most important part of filing for emancipation is making a convincing argument that emancipation is in the minor’s best interest.

Conditions affecting Emancipation

Even though receiving emancipation can be difficult, some conditions that can significantly increase your chances of becoming a legal adult before the age of 18 are:

• Marriage
• Financial Independence
• Abandonment

There is no sure way to be granted emancipation. In order to be granted emancipation you must first qualify. In the majority of states, you must be at least 16 years old to qualify for emancipation, and you must prove that you can support yourself financially. If you meet these requirements, you must then file for emancipation at a family court.

Contact Us

If you feel it would be in your best interest to be considered a legal adult, you may want to consider filing for emancipation. For more information, contact the Orlando divorce attorneys of the Schlegel Law Group today at 407-648-0280.