QUESTION
Is a married minor emapcipated by South Dakota law?
Asked on Sep 07th, 2011 on Family Law - South Dakota
More details to this question:
16yr old daughter is married, is she then considered emacipated, also is the parents still responsible for her or is it now as I believe the responsibility of her husband. Mainly concerning school info
1 ANSWER
William/J Joanis
A minor who is validly married is emancipated in South Dakota. See South Dakota Statutes, Title 25, Chapter § 25-5-24.
The parents of an emancipated minor stand in relation to the child as if the child were an adult.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2011 at 11:48 PM