New Hampshire Revised Statutes 461-B:4 – Petition for Limited Emancipation
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I. A minor who is 16 years of age or older may petition the court for an order granting limited emancipation to the youth.
II. The petition shall include, in writing:
(a) The name and address of the minor.
(b) The names and addresses of:
(1) The parents of the minor;
(2) Any legal guardians of the minor; or
(3) If no parent or guardian can be found, the last-known address of the minor’s parent or guardian and the name and address of the minor’s nearest known relative residing in the state.
(c) Specific facts as to why emancipation is sought.
(d) Specific facts in support of the emancipation criteria set forth in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 461-B:8.
II. The petition shall include, in writing:
Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 461-B:4
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- petition: when used in connection with the equity jurisdiction of the superior court, and referring to a document filed with the court, shall mean complaint, and "petitioner" shall mean plaintiff. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:51
- state: when applied to different parts of the United States, may extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall include said district and territories. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:4
(a) The name and address of the minor.
(b) The names and addresses of:
(1) The parents of the minor;
(2) Any legal guardians of the minor; or
(3) If no parent or guardian can be found, the last-known address of the minor’s parent or guardian and the name and address of the minor’s nearest known relative residing in the state.
(c) Specific facts as to why emancipation is sought.
(d) Specific facts in support of the emancipation criteria set forth in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 461-B:8.