Emancipation of Minor
Is a minor considered an adult after marrying in Washington?
I am 17 years old and planning to get married to my boyfriend (25 years old). Post marriage, is a minor treated as an adult under the Washington law?
Can a 17-year-old single mother give her baby up for adoption?
I am a 17-year-old single mother. I am unmarried and unemployed and do not have enough support to nurture and take care of my 6-month-old baby. I would like to give my baby in adoption, which would be in the best interests of the child. Can I enter into an agreement for granting my child in adoption? Will my age be an obstacle for entering into this contract?
Can we get married if we petition for emancipation in North Carolina?
My girlfriend and I have decided to get married by this fall. We both are residents of North Carolina. We both are 17 years old. I am working as a sales representative of a local company. We are considering to petition for emancipation. Will the court grant an order of emancipation for the purpose of getting married?
What are the requirements for emancipation in North Carolina?
I am an 18-year-old girl and I live in North Carolina with my mother. Last year my father had passed away. My mother considered moving from North Carolina for a better job. I do not want to move to another place and wish to obtain emancipation. What are the requirements or criteria for filing a petition for emancipation and for the court awarding a decree for emancipation?
Can an emancipated minor in North Carolina enter contracts for a business project?
I’m a 17-year-old student and I live in North Carolina. I am seriously considering about filing a petition for emancipation. I and my friends have decided to step into a business project in collaboration with a multinational firm. None of us has attained the age of majority, yet we think this is the best time to venture into this project. If I’m successfully emancipated, will I be able to enter the contracts on behalf of our company before attaining the age of majority?