How can a sixteen year old girl get emancipated in Mississippi?

Full question:

What does a sixteen year old girl need to do to get emancipated in Mississippi?

  • Category: Minors
  • Subcategory: Emancipation of Minor
  • Date:
  • State: National

Answer:

In Mississippi, the legal age of emancipation is twenty-one. However, a judge may grant emancipation earlier in specific situations. This includes cases where the minor marries, joins the military, or, in limited circumstances, secures full-time employment and moves out of their custodial parent's home.

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FAQs

In Mississippi, a 16-year-old cannot legally leave home without parental consent. Minors are still under the care of their parents or guardians until they reach the age of majority, which is 21. Leaving home without consent could lead to legal issues for both the minor and the parents.