§ 7B-3504. Considerations for emancipation.
§ 7B‑3504. Considerations for emancipation.
In determining the bestinterests of the petitioner and the need for emancipation, the court shallreview the following considerations:
(1) The parental needfor the earnings of the petitioner;
(2) The petitioner'sability to function as an adult;
(3) The petitioner'sneed to contract as an adult or to marry;
(4) The employmentstatus of the petitioner and the stability of the petitioner's livingarrangements;
(5) The extent of familydiscord which may threaten reconciliation of the petitioner with thepetitioner's family;
(6) The petitioner'srejection of parental supervision or support; and
(7) The quality ofparental supervision or support. (1979, c. 815, s. 1; 1998‑202,s. 6.)