What is Maine’s Law on Emancipation of Teenagers

Emancipation is a legal process conducted through the District Court which declares a minor over the age of 16 to be independent of his or her parents or guardians. The qualifications and procedures for doing this are found in 15 MRS §3506-A. The Maine Judicial Branch website has a PDF version of the petition form and the Kids Legal website has a good discussion of emancipation.

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