What is the age of majority in Delaware? Can I file a petition for emancipation as a minor?
The age of majority in DE is 18 years old. There is no formal statute to file for emancipation under. You may attempt to file an emancipation petition in a juvenile court or family court, or other court of jurisdiction, but there are no set out statutory requirements or prerequisites. The case of In the Matter of S. L., (date of birth 5/82), A Minor Child v. A. and Sh. L., 735 A.2d 433 (1999)is a common law source for an emancipation of minor petition. The case should be checked, however, to ensure it is still valid for citation.
