Will Oregon laws on emancipation allow me to get over my minor’s status?
Full Question:
I’m 16 years and plan to get married to my boyfriend next year. I plan to seek emancipation before getting married. Will Oregon laws on emancipation allow me to get over my minor’s status?
12/28/2016 |
Category: Minors » Emancipation... |
State: Oregon |
#28952
Answer:
So, an emancipation order may not affect your status as minor for the purpose of marriage before 18 years.
The relevant law is set out as:
§ 419B.552
(1) A juvenile court, upon the written application of a minor who is domiciled within the jurisdiction of such court, is authorized to enter a judgment of emancipation in the manner provided in ORS 419B.558 (Entry of judgment of emancipation). A judgment of emancipation shall serve only to:
(a) Recognize the minor as an adult for the purposes of contracting and conveying, establishing a residence, suing and being sued, and making a will, and recognize the minor as an adult for purposes of the criminal laws of this state.
*** *** ***
(2) A judgment of emancipation shall not affect any age qualification for purchasing alcoholic liquor, the requirements for obtaining a marriage license, nor the minors status under ORS 109.510 (Age of majority). [1993 c.546 §134; 2003 c.576 §450; 2015 c.387 §33]
§ 109.510
Age of majority
Except as provided in ORS 109.520 (Majority of married persons), in this state any person shall be deemed to have arrived at majority at the age of 18 years, and thereafter shall:
(1) Have control of the persons own actions and business; and
(2) Have all the rights and be subject to all the liabilities of a citizen of full age. [Amended by 1973 c.827 §14; 2005 c.22 §91]
