Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

Since our 17 year old adopted daughter left our home willingly, against our better judgement, to live with her birth mother, is she considered emancipated by the Utah law?


Asked on 5/10/11, 8:20 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Emancipation requires that the child demonstrate she is able to care for herself, including financial support. You are still legally responsible for her.

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Answered on 5/10/11, 7:50 pm


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