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Could you please tell me how old a boy has to be to be emancipated from his mother in Indiana?

Could you please tell me how old a boy has to be to be emancipated from his mother in Indiana?

Full question:

Could you please tell me how old a boy has to be to be emancipated from his mother in Indiana? My 15 year old grandson is physically and menally neglected and abused by his mother and he can't get the court to listen. Magistrate in court says he is too young to testify and/or do an in camera interview.

Category: Minors
Subcategory: Emancipation of Minor
Date: 04/07/2025
State: Indiana

Answer:

Please see the information at the following links:

http://lawdigest.uslegal.com/minors/emancipation-of-minor/6508/

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