Where do you go call to get emancipated in Austin Texas?

Answer 1

TITLE 2. CHILD IN RELATION TO THE FAMILY

SUBTITLE A. LIMITATIONS OF MINORITY

CHAPTER 31. REMOVAL OF DISABILITIES OF MINORITY


§ 31.001. REQUIREMENTS. (a) A minor may petition to have
the disabilities of minority removed for limited or general
purposes if the minor is:
(1) a resident of this state;
(2) 17 years of age, or at least 16 years of age and
living separate and apart from the minor's parents, managing
conservator, or guardian; and
(3) self-supporting and managing the minor's own
financial affairs.
(b) A minor may file suit under this chapter in the minor's
own name. The minor need not be represented by next friend.

Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, § 1, eff. April 20,
1995.


§ 31.002. REQUISITES OF PETITION; VERIFICATION. (a) The
petition for removal of disabilities of minority must state:
(1) the name, age, and place of residence of the
petitioner;
(2) the name and place of residence of each living
parent;
(3) the name and place of residence of the guardian of
the person and the guardian of the estate, if any;
(4) the name and place of residence of the managing
conservator, if any;
(5) the reasons why removal would be in the best
interest of the minor; and
(6) the purposes for which removal is requested.
(b) A parent of the petitioner must verify the petition,
except that if a managing conservator or guardian of the person has
been appointed, the petition must be verified by that person. If
the person who is to verify the petition is unavailable or that
person's whereabouts are unknown, the amicus attorney or attorney
ad litem shall verify the petition.

Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, § 1, eff. April 20,
1995; Acts 2005, 79th Leg., ch. 172, § 13, eff. Sept. 1, 2005.


§ 31.003. VENUE. The petitioner shall file the petition
in the county in which the petitioner resides.

Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, § 1, eff. April 20,
1995.

Answer 2

TITLE 2. CHILD IN RELATION TO THE FAMILY

SUBTITLE A. LIMITATIONS OF MINORITY

CHAPTER 31. REMOVAL OF DISABILITIES OF MINORITY