§ 251. Emancipation of orphan

A minor who has lost both parents may obtain the benefit of majority by decree of the district court, upon petition by the United States attorney.

§ 252. Opposition of guardian

A guardian may oppose an emancipation under this subchapter, in which case the district court shall hear the parties at an oral hearing in which the reasons for and against such emancipation may be alleged and proven.

§ 253. Requirements for judicial emancipation

For granting the concession stated in section 251 and 252 of this title, it is required that— (1) the minor be over eighteen years of age and have the necessary ability to manage and administer his property; (2) the minor consent to the emancipation; and (3) such emancipation be deemed advantageous to the minor.

§ 254. Effect of decree of judicial emancipation

When the district court decrees the emancipation of the minor, it shall order that he be considered as of age, for all legal effects, except as limited by this subchapter.