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    Default Emancipation in Kentucky

    Kentucky has no emancipation law. That does not of itself mean that it might not be possible to convince a court to grant an order of emancipation under extraordinary circumstances or incidentally to lawful marriage, but it limits how much guidance we can provide about when and how such relief could be obtained. Kentucky Legal Aid writes,
    Quote Quoting When is a child emancipated in Kentucky?
    There are three ways by which a child may become emancipated:

    1. At the "age of majority", which is eighteen (18) in Kentucky, a child ordinarily becomes emancipated automatically. Some of these exceptions to this rule include:

    if a child is a full-time high school student when they turn 18, the parent is still responsible for their support until the child turns 19, and

    a handicapped child has the right to parental support until the child turns 21.

    2. A person under the age of 18 may become emancipated with the consent of the parent(s). A parent’s consent does not need to be declared or written down. It can be implied by the parent’s acting or failing to act to govern or support the child. A parent emancipates their minor child by consenting to the child’s marriage. Likewise, if a parent allows a child to move out and become self-supporting, the child is impliedly emancipated. However, an implied emancipation can be revoked if the parent later changes their mind. In doubtful situations, it is the parents’ wishes that determine whether an emancipation occurs or has occurred.

    3. A person under the age of 18 may become emancipated by court order.
    You may wish to attempt to receive assistance through a child protective agency, although you cannot expect such an agency to be supportive of your staying over at your boyfriend's. They may also be able to help you get appropriate psychological care in relation to your self-mutilation.

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