Wyoming § 14-1-202 Application for emancipation decree; effect of
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Wyoming Statutes

§ 14-1-202 — Application for emancipation decree; effect of decree

Wyoming § 14-1-202

Title 14Children

Ch. 1GENERAL PROVISIONS

Art. 2EMANCIPATION OF MINORS

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Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 14-1-202 (2026).

Text

(a)Upon written application of a minor under jurisdiction of the court and notwithstanding any other provision of law, a district court may enter a decree of emancipation in accordance with this act. In addition to W.S. 14-1-101(b), the decree shall only:

(i)Recognize the minor as an adult for purposes of:

(A)Entering into a binding contract;

(B)Suing and being sued;

(C)Buying or selling real property;

(D)Establishing a residence;

(E)The criminal laws of this state.

(ii)Terminate parental support and control of the child and their rights to his income;

(iii)Terminate parental tort liability for the minor.

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(a) Upon written application of a minor under jurisdiction
of the court and notwithstanding any other provision of law, a
district court may enter a decree of emancipation in accordance
with this act. In addition to W.S. 14-1-101(b), the decree shall
only:
(i) Recognize the minor as an adult for purposes of:
(A) Entering into a binding contract;
(B) Suing and being sued;
(C) Buying or selling real property;
(D) Establishing a residence;
(E) The criminal laws of this state.
(ii) Terminate parental support and control of the
child and their rights to his income;
(iii) Terminate parental tort liability for the
minor.