Legal Question in Family Law in Mississippi

Re: minority

In Mississippi, a child is emancipated by attaining the age of 21. A court can declare an emancipation has occurred when reasonable, including the following reasons:

(a) Attains the age of twenty-one (21) years, or (b) Marries, or (c) Discontinues full-time enrollment in school having attained the age of eighteen (18) years, unless the child is disabled, or (d) Voluntarily moves from the home of the custodial parent or guardian, establishes independent living arrangements, obtains full-time employment and discontinues educational endeavors prior to attaining the age of twenty-one (21) years, or (e) Joins the military and serves on a full-time basis, or (f) Is convicted of a felony and is incarcerated for committing such felony, or (g) Cohabits with another person without the approval of the parent obligated to pay support

However, a declaration of emancipation is not necessary for an 18 year old to enter into contracts involving personal property. Miss. Code 93-19-13.