North Carolina § 7B-3504 - Considerations for emancipation.
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§ 7B-3504. Considerations for emancipation.
In determining the best interests of the petitioner and the need for emancipation, the court shall review the following considerations: The parental need for the earnings of the petitioner; The petitioner's ability to function as an adult; The petitioner's need to contract as an adult or to marry; The employment status of the petitioner and the stability of the petitioner's living arrangements; The extent of family discord which may threaten reconciliation of the petitioner with the petitioner's family; The petitioner's rejection of parental supervision or support; and The quality of parental supervision or support. History (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1998-202, s. 6.)
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 7B-3504 cover?
Section 7B-3504 ("Considerations for emancipation.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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