Petition for Declaration of Emancipation of Minor, Order Prescribing Notice, Declaration of Emancipation, and Order Denying Petition

Judicial Council of California · Family Law

Verified current as of July 7, 2026

This form is used to request that a court declare a minor legally independent from their parents or guardians, freeing them from parental control and responsibility. A minor or their attorney files this petition to gain emancipation so they can make their own legal, financial, and medical decisions without parental consent.