Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Delcaring Adulthood

If you are 17 years of age, how can you declare that you are an adult and what do you have to do?


Asked on 3/01/06, 10:24 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles Homiller Jimison/Homiller, PLC

Re: Delcaring Adulthood

I presume you are speaking about emancipation. In order to become an emancipated minor, you must file a petition with the juvenile and domestic relations court where either you live or your parents. The court will likely require a hearing on the matter to determine whether it is in your best inteerests to grant emancipation.

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Answered on 3/01/06, 10:41 pm
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Delcaring Adulthood

Bad idea; forget it. (You'll be 18 before you know it.)

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Answered on 3/01/06, 11:06 pm


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