In the fall of 2024, the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) mailed letters to parents who once had an open dependecy and/or severance case.
Did you receive a letter? Visit the DCS letter page for more information.
What are my rights and obligations if I am emancipated?
If the judge grants your petition for emancipation you will be treated as an adult of the following purposes:
- the right to enter into a binding contract
- the ability to sue and be sued
- the right to buy and sell real estate
- the right to live independently
- the legal duty to pay child support if you have a child
- the ability to apply for loans and create your own debt
- the right to consent to medical, dental, and mental health care for yourself and your child and obtain your records
- the right to further you education
- the right to obtain social services
- the right to operate certain equipment and perform certain services
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