California Family Code Section 7120
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7120. (a) A minor may petition the superior court of the county in
which the minor resides or is temporarily domiciled for a declaration
of emancipation.
(b) The petition shall set forth with specificity all of the
following facts:
(1) The minor is at least 14 years of age.
(2) The minor willingly lives separate and apart from the minor's
parents or guardian with the consent or acquiescence of the minor's
parents or guardian.
(3) The minor is managing his or her own financial affairs. As
evidence of this, the minor shall complete and attach a declaration
of income and expenses as provided in Judicial Council form FL-150.
(4) The source of the minor's income is not derived from any
activity declared to be a crime by the laws of this state or the laws
of the United States.
Section: 7120
Last modified: February 22, 2013
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