Effective 9/1/2021 80-7-103. Petition for emancipation — Amending a petition — Continuance. (1) A minor may petition the juvenile court on the minor’s own behalf for a declaration of emancipation. (2) The petition under Subsection (1) shall: (a) be on a form provided by the clerk of the juvenile court; and (b) state that the […]
Effective 9/1/2021 80-7-104. Procedure for emancipation. (1) (a) Upon the filing of a petition in accordance with Section 80-7-103, the juvenile court shall review the petition for completeness and whether the petitioner meets the age requirement for filing the petition. (b) If the petition is incomplete or the petitioner does not meet the age requirement, […]
Effective 9/1/2021 80-7-105. Emancipation. (1) A minor who is emancipated may: (a) enter into contracts; (b) buy and sell property; (c) sue or be sued; (d) retain the minor’s own earnings; (e) borrow money for any purpose, including for education; and (f) obtain healthcare without parental consent. (2) A minor who is emancipated may not […]
