Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Re: definition of ''emancipation''

Shortest, simplest, "all purpose" definition =

Self-supporting.

The young person you describe is still NOT emancipated (and still possesses a right to support) UNLESS he/she is also married, in the military and/or otherwise gainfully employed to the extent of being "self-supporting".

Regards, etc.,

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Re: definition of ''emancipation''

In New York, emancipation is generally defined as an individual being over the age of 21 (even if that individual is in school).

Mike.