The Arizona Petition for Emancipation of a Minor is a legal document used to allow a minor (a person under the age of 18) to gain independence from their parents or legal guardians. The document is used to end the authority of the parent or guardian over the minor, granting them the right to make decisions and take responsibility for their own actions. The petition must be filed in the superior court of the county in which the minor lives, and must be signed by the minor, the minor's parent or guardian, or the minor's attorney. There are two types of Arizona Petition for Emancipation of a Minor: Voluntary Emancipation and Court-ordered Emancipation. Voluntary Emancipation is a petition filed by a minor or their parent/guardian, while Court-ordered Emancipation is a petition filed by a minor's attorney and requires a court hearing. Both types of emancipation petition require a minor to show that they are financially independent and are able to provide for their own needs.