Emancipation by Pregnancy

We live in Illinois. My daughter is 4 mos pregnant and 16 yrs old. She came up with the notion that as soon as she delivers this child this summer, she is officially emanicipated and can and will move out. If anyone can shed some light on this for me I would appreciate it. Thank you in advance.

Tell your daugher she is wrong. Having a baby does not legally emancipate minors.

Have yu looked up the statue? I dont believe she is correct

She's wrong, except insofar as she is referencing the making of medical decisions for herself and the baby. Under Illinois law,

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Quoting 750 ILCS 30/7 - Emancipation Petition

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The petition for emancipation shall be verified and shall set forth: (1) the age of the minor; (2) that the minor is a resident of Illinois at the time of the filing of the petition, or owns real estate in Illinois, or has an interest or is a party in any case pending in Illinois; (3) the cause for which the minor seeks to obtain partial or complete emancipation; (4) the names of the minor's parents, and the address, if living; (5) the names and addresses of any guardians or custodians appointed for the minor; (6) that the minor is (i) a mature minor who has demonstrated the ability and capacity to manage his own affairs or (ii) a homeless minor who is located in this State; and (7) that the minor has lived wholly or partially independent of his parents or guardian. If the minor seeks emancipation as a homeless minor, the petition shall also set forth the name of the youth transitional housing program that is willing and able to provide services and shelter or housing to the minor, the address of the program, and the name and phone number of the contact person at the program. The petition shall also briefly assert the reason that the services and shelter or housing to be offered are appropriate and necessary for the well‑being of the homeless minor.

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"Mature minor" means a person 16 years of age or over and under the age of 18 years who has demonstrated the ability and capacity to manage his own affairs and to live wholly or partially independent of his parents or guardian.

Thanks to you guys.........I didn't think she was right. She's been wanting emancipation since she was 14. I appreciate your views. Have a great day!

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Quoting designingmom

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Thanks to you guys.........I didn't think she was right. She's been wanting emancipation since she was 14. I appreciate your views. Have a great day!

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She'll soon learn (unfortunately), that having a baby was the WORST way to go about it. Good luck to your family.