Hello,

I would like some answers to getting emancipated in the state of Indiana. If anyone can help me please respond to this.



Thank you...

Indiana has no emancipation statute, but it may nonetheless be possible to convince a juvenile court to grant emancipation where the court finds:

1. The petitioning minor wishes to be free from parental control and protection and no longer requires control and protection;

2. The petitioning minor understands the consequences of being free from parental control and protection

3. The petitioning minor has sufficient money for the child's own support; and

4. The petitioning minor has an acceptable plan for independent living.

Without a statute to reference, it is difficult to gauge what a judge might deem sufficient as a basis for emancipation. A local family lawyer may be able to help.

The court will ask you if you can prove to the court the four points above. If you meet the criteria, then you may well receive your emancipation.

The court will also likely require you to show just cause as to how keeping the petitioning minor under parental control and protection would be detrimental to the minor.