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No. There is no emancipation statute in Mississippi. The guardian is responsible for the minor until they reach the age of 21 in Mississippi.

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No, a legal guardian cannot give consent for emancipation in Mississippi. In Mississippi, only a court can grant emancipation to a minor. The minor must petition the court directly.

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Could i get emancipated if i get consent from my biological mother when i have a legal guardian?

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What is Mississippi's legal status on how to emancipate yourself?

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