Emancipated Minor Definition
 
For NA, consider a child under 18 emancipated only when state law defines the person as an adult. Use the Order for Emancipation of a Minor or other court documents as proof of emancipation.
 
For CA, an emancipated minor is under age 18 and is one of the following:
 
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated (a legal separation is not required)
Unwed, has never been previously married, live on their own, and meet all of the following:
Has been legally emancipated
Has lived apart from all of the following for at least one year prior to application:
Parents, either natural or adoptive
Legal guardian
Has demonstrated financial independence from the following:
Parents, either natural or adoptive
An adult nonparent caretaker relative (NPCR)
Legal guardian
Has not received CA in Arizona during any of the 12 months before CA application