What are the valid grounds on which a minor may seek emancipation in Illinois?
Full Question:
My parents are always quarreling with each other. I am a minor but I wish to leave my parents’ house by getting an emancipation order from the court. What are the things that the court may require me to state in my petition for 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.”