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Generally, the minimum age at which a minor can petition a court for emancipation is 16.
Judicial Emancipation: A court may order full or limited emancipation of a minor aged 16 or older "for good cause." The judge decides whether there is a good cause to emancipate the minor. A full emancipation gives all the legal rights of adulthood to a minor, unless otherwise specified in the law.
Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature. A court may order for good cause the full or limited emancipation of a minor sixteen years of age or older. Full judicial emancipation confers all effects of majority on the person emancipated, unless otherwise provided by law.
Fees. The filing fee of $435.00 must be paid at the time of filing. If you are unable to pay to the filing fee, you may qualify for a fee waiver. The California Courts website has additional information on requesting a fee waiver.
The parents or the minor may file a petition for emancipation. A petition is a legal document that asks the court to grant the request. The minor does not need consent from a parent or guardian to file a petition. Both the parent and minor may also file a joint petition for emancipation.