The court may enter an order declaring the minor emancipated if, after a hearing, it is found that: (i) the minor is on active duty with any of the armed forces of the United States of America or (ii) the minor willingly lives separate and apart from his parents or guardian, with the consent or acquiescence of the parents or guardian, and that the minor is or is capable of supporting himself and competently managing his own financial affairs.
Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-333
Findings necessary to order that minor is emancipated
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Christenson v. Tanner (2009)
Most recently applied in Christenson v. Tanner (May 2009)
1986, c. 506; 2016, cc. 457, 543; 2024, c. 737.
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