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)
Becoming emancipated
Explains how a child can become independent from their parents. Includes how to start the process.
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Aging out of foster care
Learn about resources available to you as you are transitioning out of foster care.
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Getting ready for emancipation
A guide for DCFS youth to make emancipation decisions.
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Lawyer resources (5 resources)
Illinois Parentage Act of 2015
Gives information about the Illinois Parentage Act, and the parent-child relationship.
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Emancipation and Required Authoritative Intervention
Gives information about minor emancipation, and situations where authoritative intervention is required.
Lawyer Manuals
Children's law and Illinois Parentage Act
Gives information about Children's law and the Illinois Parentage Act.
Lawyer Manuals
Special Topics involving Children Law
Gives information about various different type of topics associated with children law.
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