Does a minor seeking emancipation in Illinois required to show cause in court?
Full Question:
My father expired last year. My mom is a habitual drunkard. At present, I am staying with my mom because I am a minor, but I am planning to apply for emancipation so that I can leave my mom’s house and live independently. Do I need to tell the court reasons for seeking emancipation? I am a resident of Illinois.
01/19/2017 |
Category: Minors » Emancipation... |
State: Illinois |
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Answer:
750 ILCS 30/7 reads:
“The petition for emancipation shall be verified and shall set forth: (1) the age of the minor; (2) that the minor is a resident of Illinois at the time of the filing of the petition, or owns real estate in Illinois, or has an interest or is a party in any case pending in Illinois; (3) the cause for which the minor seeks to obtain partial or complete emancipation; (4) the names of the minor's parents, and the address, if living; (5) the names and addresses of any guardians or custodians appointed for the minor; (6) that the minor is (i) a mature minor who has demonstrated the ability and capacity to manage his own affairs or (ii) a homeless minor who is located in this State; and (7) that the minor has lived wholly or partially independent of his parents or guardian.”
