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• Emancipation of Minors in Washington State

  If you are a resident of Washington and are at least 16, but not yet 18, and you want to be legally considered an adult, you can use this packet to ask the court to order that you be emancipated (legally declared an adult). Publication #4901EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• Emancipation Packet for Spokane County

  Emancipation is a process that allows a teenager under the age of 18 (but older than 16) to have the rights and responsibilities of an adult under the law. Our Spokane office partnered with Spokane County Juvenile Court to update a packet providing basic information on how to file for emancipation. Read More

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  TeamChild

• King County - Emancipation of Minors Packet

  Emancipation is a legal process that gives a person who is 16 or 17 years of age legal independence from his/her parent(s) or guardian (legally declared an adult). This packet is for King County. Read More

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  King County Superior Court

• Making My Own Decisions

  Making My Own Decisions is a workbook filled with helpful information and worksheets aimed at strengthening a person’s decision-making and advocacy skills. Read More

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  Disability Rights Washington

• Turning 18

  Legal issues and options for youth turning 18. Read More

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  Columbia Legal Services

• When can a minor access health care without parental consent?

  Washington State’s general age of majority for health care is 18 (RCW 26.28.010). However, a minor can receive some services without parental consent. This resources lists some of those. #5934EN Read More

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  Columbia Legal Services