A minor under the age of 18 can be emancipated upon a showing of maturity and financial independence. Once emancipated, the minor no longer has a right to receive financial support from his or her parents.
Rules for emancipation vary from state to state or even county to county. Review the laws of your state.
The laws of emancipation in Pennsylvania vary from county to county. Montgomery County has never granted an emancipation request. It appears that they do not feel that they have been authorized to do so.
18 without being emancipated. Each state has different laws for how to be emancipated and how early it can be done and under what circumstances.
That will depend on the laws in your state. Being a father does not make a large difference.
check state laws
The state laws are unique in the designation of what constitutes an emancipated minor basically Wisconsin law says (paraphrasing) emancipated minor status includes (1) A married, divorced or widowed person who is at least 16-years of age. (2) A minor who has GIVEN birth (pregnancy does not qualify). (3) A minor who has been emancipated by court order. (4) A minor emancipated by parental consent. (5) A minor living on their own who is self-supporting. Court rulings made concerning such laws vary greatly. Judges tend to interpret emancipation law on a individual basis rather than prescribed application of established statutes. Actually,Wisconsin has no laws on emancipation.
If you are emancipated, you can write a will. Even if you are not emancipated, you could write one, but there is no obligation for the state to follow it. They will execute according to the intestacy laws if the will is not considered reasonable.
Jim Crow laws
The laws differ from state to state and sometimes from county to county. Consult each state's and county's laws.
I believe that if you want to be emancipated you need to hire an attorney.You have some very strict laws in your state pertaining to minors. Just to work in your state as a minor has very strict labor laws, so there are some things to consider before becoming emancipated. I'm sure there are different laws for abuse and neglect, but there again you either need to speak with an attorney or the deparmtent of social services. Sometimes county services can help with attorneys, but every state is different. I do know that it is a very difficult process, there aren't a lot of emancipations in the us.
There may not be a requirement to be emancipated once they reach the age of majority. Check the laws in your jurisdiction for specifics.
You go to the courthouse in the county of residence. Those states that have emancipation laws have residency requirements. Most require the minor be at least 16. they also have to show that they can support themselves and handle their financial affairs.