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Nope, there is no emancipation statute in Mississippi. And the age of majority is 18.

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Can a 17-year-old leave home legally in the state of Mississippi without parental consent?

The state of Mississippi is one of the states with the highest age of majority, or what age a person is considered an adult and can move out of their parents' home. In Mississippi, the age of majority is 21, and until then then only way that a person can move out would be to petition the court to be legally emancipated, joins the military, or gets married with the parent's permission.


Can you legally move out at 16 without being emancipated in the state of Colorado?

In Colorado, minors who are at least 16 years old can move out without being emancipated if they have the consent of a parent or legal guardian. Otherwise, they would need to be emancipated by a court to live independently.


When is a child declared emancipated in nys and are the nonconstodialsl notified?

In New York State, a child is typically considered emancipated at age 21, unless they are legally married or join the military, in which case they could be considered emancipated earlier. When a child is declared emancipated, the noncustodial parent should be notified as they may no longer be obligated to provide financial support.


What is the legal age of a minor when a parent is no longer responsible in Washington State?

The parents are no longer responsible for a child when they reach the age of majority. In Washington that is age 18.


Does Massachusetts have an emancipation statute that allows minors to become emancipated?

No, Massachusetts does not have a specific emancipation statute that allows minors to become legally emancipated. Minors in Massachusetts are considered legally emancipated when they turn 18, as this is the age of majority in the state.

Related Questions

Are you legally emancipated after having a baby as a minor in Mississippi?

No, pregnancy don't do that in any state.


Are you considered an adult in Mississippi if you are 17 with a baby?

No, not in any state are you emancipated due to pregnancy or being a parent.


Are you legally emancipated once you have a child at the age of 16 in the state of Michigan?

No. Becoming a parent does not emancipate a minor.


In the state of Texas what age are you able to legally move out of your parent's home?

18, unless you've been emancipated.


Is a parent legally responsible in New York state for a child of 18 years old that is married?

No. When married he/she is emancipated.


What is the legal age to title a vehicle in Mississippi?

You must be "legally" an adult (or emancipated) in ANY state in order to "own" property.


What age do you have to be to get emancipated in the State of Mississippi?

There is no emacipation status in Mississippi.


Can a 17-year-old leave home legally in the state of Mississippi without parental consent?

The state of Mississippi is one of the states with the highest age of majority, or what age a person is considered an adult and can move out of their parents' home. In Mississippi, the age of majority is 21, and until then then only way that a person can move out would be to petition the court to be legally emancipated, joins the military, or gets married with the parent's permission.


What is the youngest age in which you can get emancipated in the state of Mississippi?

Mississippi Sorry, there is no emancipation status in this state.


Can a child of 18 choose which parent he want to live with?

You're not legally a child at 18... You can do whatever the hell you want. Yet I'm not sure that either parent legally has to let you live with them.


If a minor child no longer lives at home is the parent still responsible for the child legally?

Yes, unless the child has been emancipated, or is in the care of the state or another guardian.


Can a 17 year old become emancipated in the state of Mississippi?

There is no emancipation status in this state