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A minor shall be deemed capable under the provisions of this act of acquiring a separate settlement, in the same manner as persons of full age, from the time he or she has complied with either of the following provisions:
(a) If a male, by marrying and living apart from parents;
(b) By residing separately and apart from his parents and being lawfully employed when wages are paid to such minor. This provision shall not apply in the case of a minor serving an apprenticeship or securing an education in a regularly organized training school or other educational institution, or where such minor is dependent in whole or in part upon his parent or guardian for support; except that if such minor resumes living with either of his parents, his settlement shall be the same as it was before his departure.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 30. Institutions and Agencies 30 § 4-49.4 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-30-institutions-and-agencies/nj-st-sect-30-4-49-4/
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