Juveniles and Emancipation

Are you considering emancipation from your parents? If so, you need to fully understand what emancipation means and how you can obtain this type of legal separation. If you are under the age of 18 you are considered a minor. As such, your parents are allowed to make most of the decisions in your life. However, there are times when children under the age of 18 will seek emancipation from their parents. In most states, children can do this is between the ages of 16 and 18, but they must be prepared to go before a judge to request emancipation.

Once in front of a judge, the burden of proof rests on the minor to show why he/she should be allowed to be emancipated from his/her parents. For example, if the minor can show that there has been a history of physical abuse or domestic violence, he/she may have a strong case for emancipation. If the judge agrees that emancipation is in the best interest of the minor than that child will be considered an adult by law. Once this happens, the minor can do things that other adults do, like enter legally binding contracts. If you have questions about a family law matter in North Carolina and would like immediate answers, take the time to contact the Hopper Law Firm and discuss your concerns with a knowledgeable Raleigh family lawyer.