Full question:
I am an orphan who intends to get a judicial emancipation. What are the requirements for obtaining a judicial emancipation in the case of an orphan child? I live in the state of Puerto Rico.
- Category: Minors
- Subcategory: Emancipation of Minor
- Date:
- State: National
Answer:
In Puerto Rico, an orphan can obtain judicial emancipation, which grants them adult status for legal purposes. To achieve this, the orphan must meet three conditions outlined in 31 L.P.R.A. § 953:
- The minor must be over eighteen years old and capable of managing their property.
- The minor must consent to the emancipation.
- The emancipation must be deemed advantageous to the minor.
According to 31 L.P.R.A. § 951, an orphan can seek emancipation through a court decree from the Court of First Instance in their domicile, following a hearing with the prosecuting attorney. Once granted, the court will declare the orphan as of age for all legal effects, as stated in 31 L.P.R.A. § 955.
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