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RSA 461-B:4 · Petition for Limited Emancipation

461-B:4 Petition for Limited Emancipation. –

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I.

A minor who is 16 years of age or older may petition the court for an order granting limited emancipation to the youth.

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II.

The petition shall include, in writing:

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(a)

The name and address of the minor.

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(b)

The names and addresses of:

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(1)

The parents of the minor;

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(2)

Any legal guardians of the minor; or

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(3)

If no parent or guardian can be found, the last-known address of the minor's parent or guardian and the name and address of the minor's nearest known relative residing in the state.

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(c)

Specific facts as to why emancipation is sought.

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(d)

Specific facts in support of the emancipation criteria set forth in RSA 461-B:8. Source. 2019, 110:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.

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Source note

Source. 2019, 110:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.

Source history

  • 2019, 110:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2020

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  • 2026 HB1781 reference · effective 2027-01-01

    in the order until the dependent child for whom support is ordered marries, or becomes a member of the armed services, or is emancipated pursuant to an order of emancipation under RSA 461-B, or reaches the age of 18 years, unless the child is still a full-time student at a secondary or elementary school, charter school, [or] a home education program in conformity with RSA 193-A at the age of 18, or college

  • 2026 HB1781-FN reference · effective 2027-01-01

    in the order until the dependent child for whom support is ordered marries, or becomes a member of the armed services, or is emancipated pursuant to an order of emancipation under RSA 461-B, or reaches the age of 18 years, unless the child is still a full-time student at a secondary or elementary school, charter school, [or] a home education program in conformity with RSA 193-A at the age of 18, or college