Full question:
At what age and on what grounds will an emancipation be legally granted?
- Category: Minors
- Subcategory: Emancipation of Minor
- Date:
- State: Oklahoma
Answer:
In Oklahoma, minors under the age of eighteen (18) can petition the district court for emancipation to gain the rights of majority regarding contracts and business transactions. To file this petition, the minor must have been a bona fide resident of the county for at least one year or own property in Oklahoma. The petition must include the minor's age, residency details, and the reasons for seeking emancipation.
The petition should also state whether the minor's parents are living, if a guardian has been appointed, and who has legal custody of the minor. The court will review the petition to ensure the minor is of sound mind and capable of managing their affairs. If the court is satisfied that emancipation is in the minor's best interest, it may grant the request.
Once the petition is filed, the court will schedule a hearing within fifteen to thirty days. Notice of the hearing must be sent by certified mail to the minor's parents, guardian, or custodian, and published in a local newspaper. Proof of notice must be presented at the hearing before the court can grant emancipation.
The costs associated with these proceedings are to be paid by the minor petitioner.
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