(a) Emancipation may occur by operation of law or pursuant to a petition filed with the court as provided in this article by a child who is at least 16 years of age. (b) An emancipation occurs by operation of law: (1) When a child is validly married; (2) When a child reaches the age of 18 years; or (3) During the period when a child is on active duty with the armed forces of the United States. (c) An emancipation occurs by court order pursuant to a petition filed by a child with the juvenile court. History. — Code 1981, § 15-11-720, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242. 15-11-721. Petition requirements.
Conditions under which emancipation may occur
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-720 — under Courts.
O.C.G.A. § 15-11-720