Legal Question in Family Law in Wisconsin
Emancipation
Can a minor be emancipated by a written agreement between the minor and parent?
Asked on 10/15/99, 1:02 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Carolyn J. Stevens
CJ Stevens|Law
Re: Emancipation
Parents cannot seek to emancipate a child. My understanding of emancipation is that the minor child is seeking to change his legal status. He does that by a written agreement, yes, but it's between the minor and the court. The minor petitions the court to be emancipated. The court wants to see at least two proofs -- that he has completed high school or a specific plan to complete, and that he can support himself.
Answered on 10/15/99, 8:58 pm