Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: Emancipation

Generally over 16. The court will look at the totality of her life circumstances i.e. job, living situation, parental presence/influence and her overall ability to live as an adult in considering her appication for emancipation.

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Re: Emancipation

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NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

# She can get married. (This requires parental consent and permission from the court.)

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

# She can obtain a declaration of emancipation from a judge.

If she wants to be declared emancipated by a judge, she must convince the judge that she meets ALL of the following requirements:

# At least 14 years old.

# Willingly wants to live separate and apart from parents with the consent or acquiescence of parents. (Parents do not object to you living apart from them.)

# Can manage own finances.

# Has a source of income that does not come from any illegal activity.

# Emancipation would not be contrary to her best interest; it would be good for her.

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