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2021 Wyoming Statutes
Title 14 - Children
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Article 2 - Emancipation of Minors
Section 14-1-202 - Application for Emancipation Decree; Effect of Decree.
Universal Citation: WY Stat § 14-1-202 (2021)
14-1-202. Application for emancipation decree; effect of decree.
(a) Upon written application of a minor under jurisdiction of the court and notwithstanding any other provision of law, a district court may enter a decree of emancipation in accordance with this act. In addition to W.S. 14-1-101(b), the decree shall only:
(i) Recognize the minor as an adult for purposes of:
(A) Entering into a binding contract;
(B) Suing and being sued;
(C) Buying or selling real property;
(D) Establishing a residence;
(E) The criminal laws of this state.
(ii) Terminate parental support and control of the child and their rights to his income;
(iii) Terminate parental tort liability for the minor.
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