Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: amansipation

There are three ways you can become emancipated:

1. You can get married. (This requires parental consent and permission from the court.)

2. You can join the armed forces. (This requires parental consent and acceptance by the service.)

3. You can obtain a declaration of emancipation from a judge.

This information tells you only about how to be declared emancipated by a judge. If you want to be declared emancipated by a judge, you must convince the judge that you meet ALL of the following requirements:

1. You are at least 14 years old.

2. You willingly want to live separate and apart from your parents with the consent or acquiescence of your parents. (Your parents do not object to you living apart from them.)

3. You can manage your own finances.

4. You have a source of income that does not come from any illegal activity.

5. Emancipation would not be contrary to your best interests; it is good for you.