Which of the following is an example of emancipated minor status?

• A. A minor in active military service
• B. A minor who lives with both parents
• C. A minor who attends college
• D. A minor who is emancipated

Answer: (A)

Emancipation means a minor is legally treated as an adult for certain purposes, like entering contracts or consenting to medical care, without needing a parent’s permission. A minor who is in active military service is treated as independent for many legal purposes because military service carries adult responsibilities, so this status qualifies as emancipated minor status. In contrast, living with both parents keeps the minor under parental control, attending college does not by itself remove guardianship, and just being a minor who is emancipated would require an actual emancipation order or statute—something not shown by the other options.