Full question:
At what age can a teenager begin proceedings for emancipation? What is the first step?
- Category: Minors
- Subcategory: Emancipation of Minor
- Date:
- State: Ohio
Answer:
In Ohio, there is no minimum age specified, but a minor shall be considered “emancipated” if the minor has married, entered the armed services of the United States, become employed and self-subsisting, or has otherwise become independent from the care and control of her parent, guardian, or custodian. Please see the information at the following links:
http://lawdigest.uslegal.com/minors/emancipation-of-minor/6581/
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