Emancipation
Utah has an emancipation law (Utah Code §78A-6-801 to 78A-6-805) which allows a minor 16 years or older to ask the juvenile court to declare them emancipated. Emancipation gives a minor under eighteen the rights and responsibilities of an adult.
Forms for Emancipation of Minors
The following forms are needed to request emancipation.
- Petition for Emancipation of a Minor -
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WordPerfect - Notice of Petition for Emancipation of a Minor -
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- Order on Petition for Emancipation of a Minor -
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- Declaration of Income and Expenses -
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- Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem -
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