Section 15-11-201. (Effective until January 1, 2014) Methods of emancipation

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   (a) Emancipation may occur by operation of law or pursuant to a petition filed by a minor with the juvenile court as provided in this article.

(b) An emancipation occurs by operation of law:

   (1) When a minor is validly married;

   (2) When a person reaches the age of 18 years; or

   (3) During the period when the minor is on active duty with the armed forces of the United States.

(c) An emancipation occurs by court order pursuant to a petition filed by a minor with the juvenile court as provided in Code Sections 15-11-202 through 15-11-207.

Code 1981, § 15-11-201, enacted by Ga. L. 2006, p. 141, § 1/HB 847.

                    
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