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Can a 15 year old in California obtain legal emancipation from her parents? In this case, both the parents and child are in agreement about the emancipation. They do not currently live together and the 15 year old needs some sort of documentation that allows her to rent an apartment and take care of daily business on her own without parental signatures.
Optional Information: State/Country of Question: California Already Tried: Nothing yet. I am trying, on behalf of the 15 year old, to find out whether specific forms have to be filed with the court or whether a simple letter, signed by both parties, would do the trick. Her landlord is asking for some sort of proof that she is her own agent and I'm sure other similar situations will come up as well.
The age for potential emancipation in California is 14 years old or older.The person must be able to financially handle their own affairs. Obvioulsy, the emancipation does not make them an adult, they still must attend school, they still go before the juvenille court. It does allow them to make some decisions on their own.The stardards are:1. Age 14 or older.2. Legal means of making money....and the ability to handle that.3. Parental permission4. The court must agree that it is in the child's best interestHere is a guide to emancipation. Though written for the teen, it is helpful for you as well.
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