(Optional) Interpret laws that sever the parent-child legal relationship.

Interpretation should include the following concepts:

  • Minority status ends and emancipation begins at the age of majority (usually the day before the 18th birthday).
  • A court may formally decree early emancipation.
  • Informal emancipation may arise if the minor
    • marries
    • moves out of the home
    • becomes a member of the armed services
    • undertakes full-time employment.