Wyoming Statutes
Wyo. Stat. § 14-1-202 (2026)
Application for emancipation decree; effect of
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decree.
(a) Upon written application of a minor under jurisdiction
of the court and notwithstanding any other provision of law, a
district court may enter a decree of emancipation in accordance
with this act. In addition to W.S. 14-1-101(b), the decree shall
only:
(i) Recognize the minor as an adult for purposes of:
(A) Entering into a binding contract;
(B) Suing and being sued;
(C) Buying or selling real property;
(D) Establishing a residence;
(E) The criminal laws of this state.
(ii) Terminate parental support and control of the
child and their rights to his income;
(iii) Terminate parental tort liability for the
minor.Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1
case, 2014–2014 · leading case: Wyatt L. Bear Cloud, 2014 WY 113 (Wyo. 2014).
Wyatt L. Bear Cloud, 2014 WY 113 (Wyo. 2014). “§ 35-6-118 (LexisNexis 2013) (must have parental consent for an abortion under age 18, unless one of the exceptions is met); Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 14-1-202 , 203 (LexisNexis 2013) (emancipation permitted at age 17 with parental consent); Wyo.”
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