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Family & Safety
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Emancipation
A person becomes an adult at the age of 18. But they can ask a court to legally make them an adult before this. Learn more about emancipation with our resources.
Other resources for the public (3 resources)
Explains how a child can become independent from their parents. Includes how to start the process.
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Learn about resources available to you as you are transitioning out of foster care.
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Lawyer resources (5 resources)
Gives information about the Illinois Parentage Act, and the parent-child relationship.
Lawyer Manuals
Gives information about minor emancipation, and situations where authoritative intervention is required.
Lawyer Manuals
Gives information about Children's law and the Illinois Parentage Act.
Lawyer Manuals
Gives information about various different type of topics associated with children law.
Lawyer Manuals