Legal Question in Juvenile Dependency in Tennessee

Emancipation

Why can't a 16 year old minor be emancipated in the state of Tennessee?


Asked on 5/14/07, 12:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
LAURA TEK LAW OFFICE OF LAURA TEK

Re: Emancipation

A 16 year old CAN be emancipated in TN but it depends on the circumstances. The Judge has to decide if the 16 year-old is mature and responsible enough to be emancipated; usually that means having a full time job and a place of his own to live.

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Answered on 5/16/07, 2:49 pm


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