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STATUS OF MINORS AND CHILD SUPPORT (EXCERPT)
Act 293 of 1968
722.4c Hearing; issuance of emancipation order; burden of proof; retaining copy of order; emancipation obtained by fraud voidable; appeal. Sec. 4c. (1) The hearing shall be before a judge or referee sitting without a jury. If the minor requests that the hearing be before a judge, the hearing shall be before a judge and not before a referee. (2) The court shall issue an emancipation order if it determines that emancipation is in the best interest of the minor and the minor establishes all of the following: (a) That the minor's parent or guardian does not object to the petition; or if a parent or guardian objects to the petition, that the objecting parent or guardian is not providing the minor with support. (b) That the minor is at least 16 years of age. (c) That the minor is a resident of the state. (d) That the minor has demonstrated the ability to manage his or her financial affairs, including proof of employment or other means of support. "Other means of support" does not include general assistance or aid to families with dependent children administered under the social welfare act, Act No. 280 of the Public Acts of 1939, being sections 400.1 to 400.121 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. (e) That the minor has the ability to manage his or her personal and social affairs, including, but not limited to, proof of housing. (f) That the minor understands his or her rights and responsibilities under this act as an emancipated minor. (3) A minor who petitions the court for emancipation shall have the burden of showing by a preponderance of evidence that emancipation should be ordered. (4) If the court issues an emancipation order, the court shall retain a copy of the order until the emancipated minor becomes 25 years of age. (5) An emancipation obtained by fraud is voidable. Voiding such an order does not affect an obligation, responsibility, right, or interest that arose during the period of time the order was in effect. (6) The minor or a parent or guardian of the minor may file an appeal from the court's grant or denial of an emancipation petition. The appeal shall be filed in the court of appeals.
History: Add. 1988, Act 403, Eff. Mar. 30, 1989
Popular Name: Emancipation of Minors Act
What else can I help you with?
Emancipation requirements Florida?
The parents or guardians can file for emancipation of a minor, the minor may not apply.
Where can you find the emancipation laws and requirements of the UK?
why doesn't wikipedia have the answer to this question?
What are the requirements for child emancipation in Ga?
Georgia does not have an emancipation statute, which means there really is no process. *** Georgia does have an emancipation statute, but they didn't until a few years ago. You have to file a petition in the juvenile court, and then you have to meet all the requirements, which are many.
If you graduated from high school at the age of 17 would it be easier to get emancipated?
No doubt it would be viewed by the judge as a positive, however, you'd still have to meet all the other requirements for emancipation. Check the laws of your specific state for information about the emancipation process/requirements. Be aware that not all states have an emancipation statute.
Where can a 16yearold girl find a job in Wolverhampton Willenhall area West midlands?
Subway in woverhampton town. or hair salons
What is marlyand requirements for emancipation in Maryland?
There are no requirements as you cannot be emancipated in Maryland. They are one of the 15 states without a statute. You will have to wait until you are an adult.
If your dad consents to your emancipation do you have to go to court?
If you live in the US... yes, you still have to go to court, and you have to meet all the requirements for emancipation. I've seen cases where judges have denied it, even when the parents supported it, because the minor did not meet all the requirements.
Do you qualify for emancipation?
in Texas the age is 16 to file for emancipationAnswerEmancipation laws and the requirements to be emancipated vary from state to state. Many states do not even allow the emancipation of minors.
What are the requirements to move out at 17 in Springfield Massachusetts?
The easiest is parental permission. Otherwise you can try to get emancipation.
What do you do when filing emancipation?
If the state you live in has an emancipation statute, you have to meet those requirements. Typically they include being able to take care of yourself financially and physically and have parental permission.
Emancipation requirements for a 16 year old?
1. You must be a resident of a state that allows emancipation. 2. Meet the requirements to be emancipated for the state in question. In general this means the ability to financially take care of one's self. It also requires notification of the parents or guardians.
Can a 13 year old be emancipation?
Laws regarding emancipation vary by state, but in general, a 13 year old typically does not meet the requirements for emancipation. Emancipation usually requires the minor to demonstrate financial independence, the ability to make their own decisions, and show that emancipation is in their best interest. It is rare for a 13 year old to meet these criteria.
