What are the costs of emancipation in Nevada?
Fixed fees are a few hundred dollars. If you can’t afford a lawyer one WON’T be appointed for an action of this type. What is Emancipation? Most minors, juveniles between the ages of 8 and 18, are under the control of their parents, stepparents or guardian. The parent is responsible for the minor. A minor 16 years or older can request that the court order that he or she be responsible for him/herself. This process is called emancipation. If the court agrees, the minor is emancipated. The minor then has the abiltity to do some things he/she couldn’t do before. However, the emanicapted minor also has certian responsibilities minors usually do not have since their parents or guardians no longer are responsible for the minor. What is the court process? Complete an emancipation petition and file it with the court clerk Pay filing fees and process service fees Send a notice to parents/guardians and the District Attorney’s office What documentation is needed? Current school records Work Recor
