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    Default Emancipation in Utah

    I have been considering seeking emancipation in utah, but have not exactly been excited about the long process in court. However, a new law has been passed in utah, allowing 16 and 17 year old minors to get emancipated easier. It requires that you pay a $50 dollar fee, proof that is in the minors best interest, and proof that the minor can support themself. You still have to petition a judge, but the process is much shorter. Here is the full story from KSL 5, I don't have time to find the actual law, sorry.

    http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=390725

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    Default Re: Emancipation in utah

    Here it is, in part:
    Quote Quoting Utah Emancipation Law
    Section78-3a-1003. Petition for emancipation.

    (1) A minor may petition the juvenile court on his or her own behalf in the district in which he or she resides for a declaration of emancipation. The petition shall be on a form provided by the clerk of the court, and state that the minor is:
    (a) 16 years of age or older;

    (b) capable of living independently of his or her parents or guardian; and

    (c) capable of managing his or her own financial affairs.
    (2) Notice of the petition shall be served on the minor's parents, guardian, any other person or agency with custody of the minor, and the Child and Family Support Division of the Office of the Attorney General, unless the court determines that service is impractical.

    Section 78-3a-1004. Court procedure.

    (1) Upon the filing of a petition in accordance with Section 78-3a-1003, the court shall schedule a pretrial hearing on the matter within 30 days.

    (2) The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem in accordance with Section 78-3a-912 to represent the minor.

    (3) At the hearing, the court shall consider the best interests of the minor according to the following:
    (a) whether the minor is capable of assuming adult responsibilities;

    (b) whether the minor is capable of living independently of his or her parents, guardian, or custodian;

    (c) opinions and recommendations from the guardian ad litem, parents, guardian, or custodian, and any other evidence; and

    (d) whether emancipation will create a risk of harm to the minor.
    (4) If the court determines by clear and convincing evidence that emancipation is in the best interests of the minor, it shall issue a declaration of emancipation.

    Section 78-3a-1005. Emancipation.

    (1) An emancipated minor may:
    (a) enter into contracts;

    (b) buy and sell property;

    (c) sue or be sued;

    (d) retain his or her own earnings;

    (e) borrow money for any purpose, including for education; and

    (f) obtain healthcare without parental consent.
    (2) An emancipated minor may not be considered an adult:
    (a) under the criminal laws of the state unless the requirements of Part 6, Transfer of Jurisdiction, have been met;

    (b) under the criminal laws of the state when he or she is a victim and the age of the victim is an element of the offense; and

    (c) for specific constitutional and statutory age requirements regarding voting, use of alcoholic beverages, possession of tobacco or firearms, and other health and safety regulations relevant to the minor because of the minor's age.
    (3) An order of emancipation prospectively terminates parental responsibilities that accrue based on the minor's status as a minor under the custody and control of a parent, guardian, or custodian, including parental tort liability for the acts of the minor.

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    Question Re: Emancipation in utah

    So, I have a question to being emancipated in Utah... A friend of mine is looking into being emancipated, but all of the money he makes from working his parents take. Considering he earned it, doesn't that make it rightfully his and if he was to be emancipated they would have to return it all to him? I remember reading something about it somewhere on the internet, but I don't remember where... If you can help, that'd be great, thanks.

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