Emancipation A court says you are an adult in the eyes of the law even though you are not 18 or older. This means that you can live on your own and have many of the rights and responsibilities of an adult. You will be placed in a group home, foster home or sometimes with a relative. There are a number of ways to do this. Some of the above options may help you deal with the fact that by law.
All laws discussed are applicable to California.
Persons living in other states should consult the law in their jurisdiction. All information is current as of January, 2000.