California Emancipation Process Steps

Summary

In California, the emancipation process involves filing a petition at the juvenile court, notifying parents, and attending a court hearing. After filing, parents must be served with the petition and hearing notice. The court typically schedules a hearing within 4 to 8 weeks. The judge will make a decision based on the evidence and testimonies presented.

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Oh I'm sorry i forgot to mention that i lice in California
Thank you for providing your location. Here's a brief overview of the emancipation process in California:
- **File Petition**: Your aunt needs to file a petition for emancipation at the local juvenile court.
- **Court Hearing**: The court will schedule a hearing to review the petition.
- **Notification**: Your aunt must notify her parents/guardians and possibly other interested parties.
- **Judge's Decision**: After the hearing, the judge will decide whether to grant emancipation based on evidence and testimonies.
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Oh the emancipation is for me she is getting all the papers though
Thank you for clarifying.
Here’s a summary of the emancipation process in California:
- **File Petition**: You or your aunt files the petition at the juvenile court.
- **Court Hearing**: Attend the scheduled hearing.
- **Notification**: Inform your parents/guardians.
- **Judge's Decision**: The judge decides based on evidence.
Would you like the contact details for your local juvenile court?
So after she drops off the papers next week we'll have to serve my parents?
Yes, after filing the petition, you will need to serve your parents with a copy of the petition and the court hearing notice.
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What is the average time for court hearing like does it take a month or a week?
In California, the time from filing an emancipation petition to the court hearing can vary, but it typically takes around * to * weeks.
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