Georgia § 15-11-720 Conditions under which emancipation may occur

Georgia Statutes

§ 15-11-720 — Conditions under which emancipation may occur

(a)Emancipation may occur by operation of law or pursuant to a petition filed with the court as provided in this article by a child who is at least 16 years of age.

(b)An emancipation occurs by operation of law:

(1)When a child is validly married;

(2)When a child reaches the age of 18 years; or (3) During the period when a child is on active duty with the armed forces of the United States.

(c)An emancipation occurs by court order pursuant to a petition filed by a child with the juvenile court.

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(a) Emancipation may occur by operation of law or pursuant to a petition filed with the court as provided in this article by a child who is at least 16 years of age. (b) An emancipation occurs by operation of law: (1) When a child is validly married; (2) When a child reaches the age of 18 years; or (3) During the period when a child is on active duty with the armed forces of the United States. (c) An emancipation occurs by court order pursuant to a petition filed by a child with the juvenile court.

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