Can minor be emancipation if minor has a child PA?

Answer 1

PA Age for Emancipation In Pennsylvania, the legal age of majority is NOT 21 any more. It is 18. So once you are 18, you can legally move out. Some counties within Pennsylvania do not participate in the emancipation process.

Pennsylvania does not have established grounds or procedure for emancipation. The legal age of majority is 21, because of this it is possible to petition the court for the "removal of disability of age" if the person is at least 18-years-old. The state's legal age of majority is 21. There are not grounds nor procedures established in Pennsylvania for the emancipation of a minor. However, due to the age of majority it is possible to file a petition requesting emancipation rights if you are at least eighteen. Exceptions are seldom made unless the circumstances indicate the necessity of the granting of emancipation rights to insure the well-being of the persons involved. A minor child needs to be at least 16 years old. Emancipation procedures differ somewhat in all the 67 PA. counties. Department of Human Services combined with REAAP handles emancipation requests, 1-215-686-8328. If the minor is in an abusive or neglectful situation they should contact DHS in their county or city. If they feel they and/or other family member(s) are in immediate danger, call the local police department or 911 for emergency assistance.

Answer 2

Most people believe a minor can simply fill out a few forms, got to court and be granted emancipation. This is not true, Pennsylvania law as almost every state's laws does not allow early emancipation except under specified circumstances. If a person who is at least 17 marries or joins the military with the permission of their parent(s) or legal guardian, they are considered emancipated. All other emancipation action has to be done with the assistance and approval of state social services and/or agencies and the court of venue. Such action is done to obtain medical care or economic assistance for a minor child who does not have access to such, for whatever reason. An example is a minor who becomes pregnant and does not have family support, thereby needing the intervention of state social services. Answer The emancipation process for the state is too difficult to explain in full. The state has a very unusual way of handling petitions due to the fact that each county can establish their own procedures or do not allow the action. Montgomery county is one that only allows a minor to be emancipated through the social services and juvenile court system not rather than a minor's request. Contacting the clerk of the circuit court in the county where one reside's will help obtain specific information.

Answer 3

You can be emancipated, from what I know, in PA if you're from the age of 14 - 21, but normally you will most likely get emancipated if you're 18. Just because you want to, though, doesn't necessarily mean it is going to happen; they (The court) may appeal it. The only ways to really assure the best chance is if you plan on getting married, or joining the military, or if you are being abused at home. But to get married under 16 in PA, you have to have a secure reason for the marriage. Plus, if I'm correct, you need a job, also. If you do, by chance, get emancipated, keep in mind that you're parents do NOT have to provide you will anything anymore; such as food, money, clothing or shelter.

Answer 4

The Juvenile Law Center in Penn. has a lot of information. See the link to the right.

Answer 5

They can, but it wouldn't be a good idea. They need to have a home at all times.