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§ 16.1-331. Petition for emancipation. Any minor who has reached his sixteenth birthday and is residing in this Commonwealth, or any parent or guardian of such minor, may petition the juvenile and domestic relations district court for the county or city in which either the minor or his parents or guardian resides for a determination that the minor named in the petition be emancipated. The petition shall contain, in addition to the information required by § 16.1-262, the gender of the minor and, if the petitioner is not the minor, the name of the petitioner and the relationship of the petitioner to the minor.
What else can I help you with?
Why can not you move out at sixteen?
You can, it's called emancipated minor.
In Utah can a minor be emancipated at sixteen and what are the laws regulations and guidelines?
Utah didn
Is a pregnant minor considered emancipated in NJ?
No, a pregnant minor is not automatically considered emancipated in New Jersey. Emancipation in NJ is a legal process by which a minor is declared independent of parental control. Simply being pregnant does not confer emancipation status.
Are you legally emancipated if you get pregnant without your parents consent?
In almost all states and circumstances, a minor who becomes pregnant out of wedlock is not automatically emancipated because of it.
Is a pregnant minor considered emancipated in Massachusetts?
No, pregnancy does not automatically emancipate a minor in Massachusetts. A pregnant minor is still under the legal control and responsibility of their parents or legal guardian unless they have been legally emancipated through a court process.
In Nevada how does a pregnant sixteen year-old get emancipated to live with baby's father?
In NV a minor who is at least 16 can petition the juvenile court for emancipation. You better have a better reason then wanting to live with your baby
Can a minor be emancipated if they are pregnant?
Not automatically just because you are pregnant. Might also depend on where you live and how old you are.
If a minor becomes pregnant is she emancipated?
Only medically regarding herself and the child.
What is the possibility of a minor actually getting emancipated in the state of Virginia?
The possibility of a minor being emancipated in Virginia is generally low, as it requires a court to determine that emancipation is in the minor's best interest. Factors considered include the minor's age, maturity, financial independence, and ability to support themselves. It is a complex legal process and not commonly granted.
What are the rights of an adopted minor who is also a parent and if over sixteen are they legally able to leave there residence with the adoptive parent?
A pregnant minor or one who is already a parent is not emancipated apart from regarding their health or the child. And adopted children are legally like the biological ones to the adoptive parent. This means you are not emancipated until you are 18 and can only then decide where to go or move.
Does pregnancy automatically emancipate a minor in West Virginia?
No, pregnancy does not automatically emancipate a minor in West Virginia. Emancipation requires a formal legal process, which may involve a court determining that the minor is self-sufficient and capable of making decisions without parental guidance.
In the state of Florida are you legally emancipated if I'm pregnant at the age of 16?
No. Being pregnant/having a child does not emancipate a minor.
