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Emancipation
A person becomes an adult at the age of 18. But they can ask a court to legally make them an adult before this. Learn more about emancipation with our resources.
Becoming emancipated
Explains how a child can become legally independent from their parents.
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Getting ready for emancipation
A guide for DCFS youth to make emancipation decisions and to step into independence and self-sufficiency.
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Juvenile law: Pre-delinquency and delinquency
A resource for lawyers on juvenile justice in Illinois, covering services for children, status offenses, diversion, transfer of jurisdiction, trials, sentencing, appeals, post-disposition review, and federal juvenile law.
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