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Emancipation is a legal way for a 14 to 17-year-old to become free from their parent's custody and control. In many ways, they are legally like an adult. 

This Guide has basic information about what emancipation means, how to become emancipated through the court, and resources where you can get more information and help.

To become emancipated through the court, you need a judge to sign a Declaration of Emancipation. To get one, you will need to fill out forms, write a statement that says you qualify for emancipation, and file them with the court. A judge will review the papers and then make a decision or set a court date to hear more from you.