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). · cites it 4× “§ 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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