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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
15th Annual LACY Honors Luncheon   » more

February 2009
Wine Tasting Celebration for PILF   » more

May 2009
35th Annual Celebration of Justice   » more

July 2009
Fourth Annual S.E.A.R.C.H.   » more

May 21, 2008
34th Annual ''Celebration of Justice'' Dinner, Auction and Awards   » more

 
 
 
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FAQ's: Legal Advocates for Children & Youth

What are the requirements for Emancipation in California?
  • Emancipation must be in your best interest.
  • You must be at least fourteen years old.
  • You must be managing your own financial affairs.
  • Your income must be from a legal source.
  • You should be in school. (The law on Emancipation does not require that you be in school, but the compulsory education laws do. The Judge usually wants to see that you are either in school or have already graduated or gotten a GED).
  • You must willingly live separate and apart from your parents with consent or acquiescence of your parents.
Does LACY assist with custody issues?

LACY does assist in custody cases if it involves a teen parent. LACY can also represent a child involved in a custody case if the court appoints us.

What is Guardianship?

Legal Guardianship is a formal decision by a judge that suspends parent's custody of their child and gives custody to a non-parent.

 

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