Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. Emancipation in the United States "Emancipation is not available in every state in the United States. Where it is available, emancipation is a legal process by which minors can attain legal adulthood before reaching the age at which they would normally be considered adults." This site provides links to the laws and available legal processes regulating the emancipation of minors in various states. From the Juvenile Law Center, a public interest law firm. http://www.jlc.org/factsheets/emancipationus/ Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *