Petition for Declaration of Emancipation of Minor, Order Prescribing Notice, Declaration of Emancipation, and Order Denying Petition
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Last updated July 3, 2026
This form is used by a minor (someone under 18) to ask the court to officially declare them legally independent from their parents or guardians, which gives them adult rights and responsibilities. A teenager who wants to make their own medical decisions, control their own money, or live on their own without parental permission would need to file this form with the Mendocino Superior Court.
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