Full question:
I am a 20-year-old student. I wish to file a petition in the court for Emancipation. I want to know the rights of an Emancipated minor in Puerto Rico.
- Category: Minors
- Subcategory: Emancipation of Minor
- Date:
- State: National
Answer:
In Puerto Rico, the age of majority is twenty-one years (31 L.P.R.A. § 971). When a minor is emancipated, they are treated as if they have reached this age. This means they have the legal right to manage themselves and their property, similar to any adult.
According to 31 L.P.R.A. § 912, emancipation can be requested by the minor themselves or by a relative. A minor who is at least eighteen years old can be emancipated by the Court of First Instance to manage their property.
Once emancipated, the minor can govern their affairs as if they were of legal age (31 L.P.R.A. § 915). However, it’s important to note that parents are no longer obligated to support their emancipated child (31 L.P.R.A. § 601). This means that while the emancipated minor gains independence, they also lose the right to financial support from their parents.
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