Juvenile Issues

See these resources for information about child emancipation, name changes, and abuse and neglect.

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• Fact Sheet - Name Change for Minor
• Fact Sheet - Emancipation (Overview)
• Packet - Pro Se Emancipation. See this for information and sample forms related to emancipation, which is legally removing a minor from his or her parents' or guardians' custody.
• Fact Sheet - Abuse and Neglect (Overview)
• Fact Sheet - Abuse and Neglect (Part 1)
• Fact Sheet - Abuse and Neglect (Part 2)
• Fact Sheet - Abuse and Neglect (Part 3)
• Fact Sheet - Abuse and Neglect (Part 4)
• Petition for Services for Disabled Parent

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