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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 11Pt. 6Ch. 1§ 7000 Minor Emancipation Law

§ 7000 Minor Emancipation Law

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§ 7000 Minor Emancipation Law

This law lets kids under 18 become legally independent from their parents if they can prove they can take care of themselves.

Key Takeaways

  • •Kids under 18 can ask a court to treat them as adults.
  • •They must show they can live on their own and handle money.
  • •Once emancipated, parents no longer have to support them.

Example

A 16-year-old gets a full-time job, rents an apartment, and pays their own bills.

If a judge agrees, this teen can make their own decisions about school, money, and medical care—just like an adult.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 7000 Minor Emancipation Law

This part may be cited as the Emancipation of Minors Law. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

Emancipation of Minors LawStats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10

Related Statutes

  • § 1800 Family Conciliation Court Law
  • § 7603 Juvenile Court Proceedings Application
  • § 1500 Marital Property Agreements
  • § 1501 Minor Marital Property Agreements
  • § 1502 Marital Property Agreement Recording

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 7000.
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