INSTRUCTIONS: EMANCIPATION OF A MINOR PETITION PACKET 

“Emancipation of a Minor Petition Packet Step 1”

You must meet all qualifications.  You cannot use the forms in this packet if you’re a ward of the court or you’re legally married.

“Emancipation of a Minor Petition Packet Step 2”

You need to fill out all of the following forms in this packet in black ink:

1. Juvenile Emancipation Information Sheet- you need to complete everything except the case number.  Once the clerk stamps the case number, you’ll use this case number on all other forms.

2. Motion to Seal Court Record for Reasons of Confidentiality- you need to complete this form if you wish to keep the case information private.

3. Petition for Emancipation of a Minor- click on the following link for instructions for this form: https://www.azcourts.gov/Portals/34/Forms/Emancipation/PetInstructions.pdf

4. Consent to Emancipation of a Minor- this form is not required, but a parent who consents can complete this form and sign it in front of the Clerk of Court or Notary Public.

Once you submit the forms, the court will provide you with a date, time and location of the hearing by mail. 

“Emancipation of a Minor Petition Packet Step 3”

You need to acquire two packets—one set of originals and one set of copies.  Copies should include the following:

·  1 copy of Petition for Emancipation of a Minor

·  1 copy of Consent to Emancipation of a Minor if a parent or guardian signed

·  1 copy of Motion to Close Court Record for Reasons of Confidentiality

“Emancipation of a Minor Petition Packet Step 4”

Take the original forms and copies to your local Clerk.  You can find contact information for your local Clerk of Court within the government pages of the telephone directory. 

“Emancipation of a Minor Petition Packet Step 5”

You’ll have to pay your filing fee.  If you can’t pay the filing fee at this moment, you can fill out an application for a deferral.  A judge may also grant a waiver for the fees.

“Emancipation of a Minor Petition Packet Step 6”

Once the petition is filed, the court will schedule a hearing within 90 days.  The court will notify all parties that need to attend the hearing and provide a date and time. 

INSTRUCTIONS: PETITION FOR EMANCIPATION OF A MINOR

§78A-6-801 through §78A-6-805 allow minor 16 years or older to ask the Juvenile Court for emancipation.  The following forms are needed to declare emancipation in Utah:

· Petition for Emancipation of a Minor

· Notice of Petition for Emancipation of a Minor

· Order on Petition for Emancipation of a Minor

· Declaration of Income and Expenses

· Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem

The forms are located at the following link: https://www.utcourts.gov/resources/forms/emancipation/

“Petition for Emancipation of a Minor Step 1”

In the heading, provide your full legal name, current address, and your main telephone number.  Provide the district number and the name of the county.  The Clerk of Court will provide the Juvenile No.

“Petition for Emancipation of a Minor Step 2”

One the fourth line, provide the name of your school regardless of whether or not you’re currently attending school.  On the next line, list the date when you started living apart from your parents.

“Petition for Emancipation of a Minor Step 3”

Line six requires you to attach your Declaration of Income and Expenses.  This documents shows that you have legal income and are capable of providing for yourself. 

“Petition for Emancipation of a Minor Step 4”

Line seven asks for you to explain why you want to become emancipated as well as why you believe you can live independently from your parents, guardian or custodian.  If you need more room, attach a separate document.

“Petition for Emancipation of a Minor Step 5”

The next three lines ask for the legal names and addresses of your parents or guardian.  If you do not know the address of a parent, provides steps you have taken to contact the parent. 

“Petition for Emancipation of a Minor Step 6”

The next two lines ask for other people that are entitled to notice of the emancipation and their relationship to the petitioner.

“Petition for Emancipation of a Minor Step 7”

The next two lines ask if you’re a dependent child or the probation ward of the juvenile court.  If you’re a ward, provide the name of the probationer officer on the next line and state whether you’re in state custody on the next line. 

“Petition for Emancipation of a Minor Step 8”

Sign and date the bottom of the form in front of Notary Public at the Juvenile Court.