Section 15-11-720. (Effective January 1, 2014) Conditions under which emancipation may occur

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   (a) Emancipation may occur by operation of law or pursuant to a petition filed with the court as provided in this article by a child who is at least 16 years of age.

(b) An emancipation occurs by operation of law:

   (1) When a child is validly married;

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

   (3) During the period when a child 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 child with the juvenile court.

Code 1981, § 15-11-720, enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 294, § 1-1/HB 242.

                    
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