What is the age of majority in Florida? Can I file a petition for emancipation as a minor?
The age of majority in FL is 18 years old. In Florida, an emancipation petition is one for “Removal of the Disabilities of Nonage,” pursuant to the Florida Statutes,Chapter 743. See http://www.flsenate.gov/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=Ch0743/titl0743.htm 743.01 Removal of disabilities of married minors.–The disability of nonage of a minor who is married or has been married or subsequently becomes married, including one whose marriage is dissolved, or who is widowed, or widowered, is removed. The minor may assume the management of his or her estate, contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, and perform all acts that he or she could do if not a minor. 743.015 Disabilities of nonage; removal.– (1) A circuit court has jurisdiction to remove the disabilities of nonage of a minor age 16 or older residing in this state upon a petition filed by the minor’s natural or legal guardian or, if there is none, by a guardian ad litem. (2) The petition shall contain the fol
