Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

How do I go by getting an Emancipation? I am located in mesquite, Texas


Asked on 4/14/10, 10:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

This is covered by Chapter 31 of the Texas Family Code.

You have to be self-supporting, and managing your own financial affairs, AND be at least 17 years old OR 16 years old and living apart from your parents or guardian.

If you meet the requirements, you file a "petition for removal of disabilities of minority." You'll want to hire a lawyer for this.

Read more
Answered on 4/22/10, 3:22 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and Adoption questions and answers in Texas