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Wyoming · Through 2026 Budget Session; as of 2026-07-01

Wyo. Stat. § 14-1-202: Application for emancipation decree; effect of decree.

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  1. TITLE 14 - CHILDREN
  2. ARTICLE 2 - EMANCIPATION OF MINOR

(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.

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