Full question:
My daughter is 17 and lives a normal life (no abuse or problem) in NYC. She is an actor and in order to be allowed to book a lead in a major movie which starts shooting in August she would have to be emancipated . Is there any chance that a judge would grant emancipation for such a reason ??? She does make some money on her own , 85 K in 2009 if that is a consideration. Thank you for your help. Regards!
- Category: Minors
- Subcategory: Emancipation of Minor
- Date:
- State: New York
Answer:
It is possible for a court to grant emancipation, but the decision depends on the specific facts of the case. The primary concern for the court is the best interests of the child. In New York, the age of majority is 18, meaning individuals under 18 are considered minors.
To be considered emancipated, a minor must demonstrate they can support themselves. Simply moving out does not qualify as emancipation. The minor's income will be taken into account. New York does not have a specific emancipation statute, so the court evaluates each case based on its unique circumstances.
Emancipation in New York is generally defined as the renunciation of parental rights. A minor may be considered emancipated if they are married, in the armed services, financially independent, or if their parents have failed to meet their support obligations. If a minor can prove independence from their parents, they can file a petition for emancipation in the surrogate's court in their county of residence.
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