Texas Family Code - Section 31.001. Requirements
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§ 31.001. REQUIREMENTS. (a) A minor may petition to have
the disabilities of minority removed for limited or general
purposes if the minor is:
(1) a resident of this state;
(2) 17 years of age, or at least 16 years of age and
living separate and apart from the minor's parents, managing
conservator, or guardian; and
(3) self-supporting and managing the minor's own
financial affairs.
(b) A minor may file suit under this chapter in the minor's
own name. The minor need not be represented by next friend.
Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, § 1, eff. April 20,
1995.
Section: 9.201 9.202 9.203 9.204 9.205 9.301 9.302 31.001 31.002 31.003 31.004 31.005 31.006 31.007 32.001
Last modified: August 11, 2007
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