Declaration of Emancipation of Minor After Hearing

Judicial Council of California · Family Law

Verified current as of July 31, 2026

This form is used to officially declare that a minor has been legally emancipated by a court after a hearing, giving the young person the legal rights and responsibilities of an adult. Parents, guardians, and minors use this form to establish that a court has granted emancipation, which ends parental custody and allows the minor to make their own decisions about education, medical care, employment, and finances.