Legal Question in Family Law in Kentucky
emansipation
im 17 and have a baby boy am i emansipated or do i have to go get emansipated
Asked on 9/27/08, 2:56 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas McAdam
Thomas A. McAdam, III, Attorney
Re: emansipation
In Kentucky, you are emancipated if you are a minor and get married. Otherwise, you must petition the District Court in your county of residence for a declaration of emancipation. You must be able to prove an independent source of income to provide for your needs.
Answered on 9/27/08, 3:03 pm