Fam. Code, § 7122 · Article 2. Procedure for Declaration
Fam. Code, § 7122
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The court shall sustain the petition if it finds that the minor is a person described by Section 7120 and that emancipation would not be contrary to the minor’s best interest.
(b) If the petition is sustained, the court shall forthwith issue a declaration of emancipation, which shall be filed by the clerk of the court.
(c) A declaration is conclusive evidence that the minor is emancipated.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 107. Effective January 1, 2003.
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