§ 232C.4 — Effect of emancipation order

Iowa § 232C.4

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

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1. An emancipation order shall have the same effect as a minor reaching the age of
majority with respect to but not limited to the following:
a. The ability to sue or be sued in the minor’s own name.
b. The right to enter into a binding contract.
c. The right to establish a legal residence.
d. The right to incur debts.
e. The right to consent to medical, dental, or psychiatric care.
2. An emancipation order shall have the same effect as the minor reaching the age of
majority and the parents are exempt from the following:
a. Future child support obligations for the emancipated minor.
b. An obligation to provide medical support for the emancipated minor, unless deemed
necessary by the court.
c. A right to the income or property of the emancipated minor.
d. A responsibility for the debts of the emancipated minor.
3. An emancipated minor shall remain subject to voting restrictions under chapter 48A,
gambling restrictions under chapter 99B, 99D, 99F, 99G, or 725, internet fantasy sports
contest restrictions under chapter 99E, alcohol restrictions under chapter 123, compulsory
attendance requirements under chapter 299, and cigarette tobacco restrictions under chapter
453A.
4. An emancipated minor shall not be considered an adult for prosecution except as
provided in section 232.8.
5. Notwithstanding sections 232.147 through 232.151, the emancipation order shall be
released by the juvenile court subject to rules prescribed by the supreme court.
6. A parent who is absolved of child support obligations pursuant to an emancipation
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order shall notify child support services of the department of health and human services of
the emancipation.