§ 232C.3 — Determination of emancipation — best interests of the minor

Iowa § 232C.3

• Jurisdiction: Iowa
• Title VI: HUMAN SERVICES
• Ch. 232C: EMANCIPATION OF MINORS

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1. The juvenile court shall determine emancipation based on the best interests of the
minor and shall consider all relevant factors including the following:
a. The potential risks and consequences of emancipation and whether the minor
understands the risks and consequences of emancipation.
b. The ability of the minor to be financially self-sufficient.
c. The education level of the minor and success achieved in school.
d. The criminal record of the minor.
e. The desires of the minor.
f. The recommendations of the parents or guardian of the minor.
2. The minor has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that the
requirements for ordering emancipation under this section have been met.
3. The juvenile court shall carefully consider the best interests of the minor and after
hearing and consideration of the factors enumerated in this section, the juvenile court may
order the minor emancipated or deny the petition for emancipation.
4. If,afterreferralofapetitionfortheinitiationoffamilyinneedofassistanceproceedings
pursuant to section 232C.2, the juvenile court finds, by clear and convincing evidence, that no
remedyisavailablethatwouldresultinstrengtheningormaintainingthefamilialrelationship
under the family in need of assistance proceedings pursuant to sections 232.122 through
232.127, the juvenile court may order the minor emancipated as provided in this section.