Title 12 — Courts and Civil Proceedings

A. A minor who wishes to be emancipated may file a petition for an emancipation order with the clerk of the court in the county in which the minor resides if all of the following apply: 1. The minor is at least sixteen years of age. 2. The minor is a resident of this state. 3. Th…

1. Refer the parties to mediation. 2. If the court reasonably believes that the petition contains an allegation of child abuse or neglect, require the department of child safety to investigate the allegation and make a written report of the investigation to the court. B. If the m…

A. The court shall determine emancipation based on the best interests of the minor and shall consider all relevant factors, including: 1. The potential risks and consequences of emancipation and to what degree the minor understands these risks and consequences. 2. The wishes of t…

A. An emancipation order issued pursuant to this article recognizes the minor as an adult for the following purposes: 1. The right to enter into a binding contract. 2. The ability to sue and be sued. 3. The right to buy and sell real property. 4. The right to establish a legal re…

This state shall recognize a minor as an emancipated minor if that minor can document emancipation from another jurisdiction of the United States and is at least sixteen years of age.

A. Each county treasurer shall establish an emancipation administrative costs fund consisting of monies received pursuant to section 12-284, subsection J. B. The presiding judge of the juvenile court shall use fund monies for administrative costs associated with this article. C. …