What are the emancipation laws in WV?

The law is found in WV Law §49-7-27. Emancipation. These are just some of the key items: A child over the age of sixteen may petition a court to be declared emancipated.

The parents or custodians shall be made respondents and, in addition to personal service thereon, there shall be publication as a Class II legal advertisement in compliance with the provisions of article three, chapter fifty-nine of this code.

They minor who is emancipated will have full capacity to contract in his own right The parents or custodians shall have no duty to provide the child with care and financial support.