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Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-333 — Findings necessary to order that minor is emancipated
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Article 15: Emancipation of Minors, Code of Virginia.
Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-333
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the text of the Code of Virginia from the official Virginia Law Portal API published by the Virginia General Assembly's Division of Legislative Automated Systems; it is not the official Code of Virginia.
The court may enter an order declaring the minor emancipated if, after a hearing, it is found that: (i) the minor is on active duty with any of the armed forces of the United States of America or (ii) the minor willingly lives separate and apart from his parents or guardian, with the consent or acquiescence of the parents or guardian, and that the minor is or is capable of supporting himself and competently managing his own financial affairs.
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