Minors » Emancipation of Minor Legal Questions and Answers
Can a 17 year old enter into an agreement for granting her child in adoption?
I am a 17-year-old single mother. I am unmarried and unemployed and do not have enough support to nurture and take care of my 6-month-old baby. I would like to give my baby in adoption, which would be in the best interests of the child. Can I enter into an agreement for granting my child in adoption? Will my age be an obstacle for entering into this contract?
01/03/2017 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: Oregon | #29330Do the courts in North Carolina grant an order of emancipation for the purpose of getting married?
My girlfriend and I have decided to get married by this fall. We both are residents of North Carolina. We both are 17 years old. I am working as a sales representative of a local company. We are considering to petition for emancipation. Will the court grant an order of emancipation for the purpose of getting married?
12/29/2016 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: North Carolina | #29112What is the criteria for filing a petition for emancipation and for the court awarding a decree for emancipation?
I am an 18-year-old girl and I live in North Carolina with my mother. Last year my father had passed away. My mother considered moving from North Carolina for a better job. I do not want to move to another place and wish to obtain emancipation. What are the requirements or criteria for filing a petition for emancipation and for the court awarding a decree for emancipation?
12/29/2016 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: North Carolina | #29111Can a 17-year-old student enter the contracts on behalf of his company before attaining the age of majority?
I’m a 17-year-old student and I live in North Carolina. I am seriously considering about filing a petition for emancipation. I and my friends have decided to step into a business project in collaboration with a multinational firm. None of us has attained the age of majority, yet we think this is the best time to venture into this project. If I’m successfully emancipated, will I...
12/29/2016 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: North Carolina | #29110Can a 17-year-old student file for emancipation in North Carolina?
I am a 17-year-old student and I live in North Carolina. I work part-time and consider leaving my parental house to live independently. I wish to file a petition for emancipation. Can a minor file for emancipation?
12/29/2016 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: North Carolina | #29109Can a 17 year old who is married continue with the dependency proceedings?
I am 17 years old and I live in California. I married last month with the consent of my mother. I have a dependency proceeding before the court. Can I continue with the dependency proceedings as I am a minor?
12/28/2016 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: California | #29008Will I get continued financial support if I opt for emancipation in Oregon?
My father passed away two years back, and my mother remarried. My stepfather is a disciplinarian. I want to stay away from my parents. But my stepfather extends financial support for my education. Will I get continued support if I opt for emancipation? We live in Oregon.
12/28/2016 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: Oregon | #28953Will Oregon laws on emancipation allow me to get over my minor’s status?
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 | #28952Can a 17 year old get emancipated minor status in South Dakota?
I’m 17 years and is married. We live in South Dakota, and I’m staying with my husband. My parents do not approve this and always threaten that I’m still a minor. Can I get emancipated minor status?
12/28/2016 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: South Dakota | #28949My parents have abandoned me. Can I get emancipated from my parents?
I am 16 years old and living alone because my parents abandoned me. Can I get emancipated from my parents in Virginia?
12/27/2016 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: Virginia | #28850