Nebraska Statutes 43-4803. Petition; contents
A petition for emancipation filed pursuant to section 43-4802 shall state:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 43-4803
- 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.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(1) The name, age, and address of the minor;
(2) The names and addresses of the parents of the minor, if known;
(3) The name and address of any legal guardian of the minor, if known;
(4) If the name or address of a parent or legal guardian is unknown, the name and address of the child’s nearest known relative residing within this state;
(5) Whether the minor is a party to or the subject of a pending judicial proceeding in this state or any other jurisdiction, or the subject of a judicial order of any description issued in connection with such pending judicial proceeding, if known;
(6) The state, county, and case number of any court case in which an order of support has been entered, if known;
(7) That the minor is seeking a judgment of emancipation;
(8) That the minor is filing the petition as a free and voluntary act; and
(9) Specific facts to support the petition, including:
(a) That the minor willingly lives apart from his or her parents or legal guardian;
(b) That the minor is able to support himself or herself without financial assistance, or, in the alternative, the minor has no parent, legal guardian, or custodian who is providing support;
(c) That the minor is mature and knowledgeable to manage his or her affairs without the guidance of a parent or legal guardian;
(d) That the minor has demonstrated an ability and commitment to obtain and maintain education, vocational training, or employment;
(e) The reasons why emancipation would be in the best interests of the minor; and
(f) The purposes for which emancipation is requested.