Emancipation of minors

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001834",
  "term": "Emancipation of minors",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The legal process by which a minor is granted adult legal status, releasing them from parental control and responsibility before reaching the age of majority. This allows the minor to enter into contracts, manage their own affairs, and make independent decisions. State laws vary regarding the specific conditions for emancipation, which often include financial independence, marriage, or military service.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/emancipation-of-minors/"
}