Your Child Can Get A “Divorce” From You

It’s Called “Emancipation of a Minor.”

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“Emancipation from the bondage of the soil is no freedom for the tree. “— Rabindranath Tagore

Did you know that once your child turns 18 years old, they are considered an adult and no longer a minor in most states? This means that they are now responsible for themselves and their actions.

Even though turning 18 is a significant milestone, it doesn’t mean that everything automatically changes — they still need to take steps to become emancipated if they want to be independent of their parents.

When you are a minor, your parents are responsible for you. They make decisions about your life for you, and you have to follow their rules.

Emancipation is a legal process that allows minors to become adults and be responsible for themselves. When you are emancipated, children are no longer under the care of their parents.

In some states, if one parent agrees to the emancipation of their child, then it can happen. In other states, both parents must approve of eman…