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Emancipation in PA varies by county, so it depends on the county that you live in. In some counties you can petition at 16, while in other counties you have to be 17. Just FYI, in some counties in PA parental consent is one of the requirements for emancipation.

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The applicable statute does NOT specify at what age this may occur.

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Q: Can at age 16 someone become legally emancipated in Philadelphia Pennsylvania?
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