age legal independence from his/her parent(s) or guardian. Emancipation for juveniles is

necessary in some situations because either the minor is not getting proper medical

attention, is abused or treated badly by their parents, or (as with most situations) their

parents simply don't agree with their religion, sexual orientation, or other human rights

that they normally should have under the law.

Of course for medical reasons it is absolutely necessary for a minor to be emancipated.

For example, if it is found that a parent or guardian is neglecting to provide their child

with adequate medical care, then the State Child Protective Agency does have the right to

intervene. (Teen Legal Rights, 129) In this case it's hard for a court to find any reason not

to grant an emancipation to...