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  • 01-19-2007, 09:17 PM
    abryant032289
    Do You Get Emancipated By Getting A GED
    Am i considered legaly emancipated in OK with a GED? My GED says it is a high school diploma. If it is wouldn't i be legaly emancipated according to OK state law?

    --andrew
  • 01-20-2007, 07:50 AM
    panther10758
    Re: 17 year old w/GED
    Emancepation is a legal process its not automatic once you get your diploma!
  • 01-20-2007, 11:00 AM
    Happy Trails
    Re: 17 year old w/GED
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    Am i considered legaly emancipated in OK with a GED? My GED says it is a high school diploma. If it is wouldn't i be legaly emancipated according to OK state law?

    --andrew

    You are still concidered a minor until you reach the age of 18.

    Quote:

    Oklahoma Statutes Citationized

    Title 10. Children
    Chapter 1 - General Provisions
    Section 10 - Time When Parental Authority Ceases

    The authority of a parent ceases:

    1. Upon the appointment by a court of a guardian of the person of the child.

    2. Upon the marriage of the child, or,

    3. Upon its attaining majority.
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