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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) As used in this article:
(i) “Emancipation” means conferral of certain rights of majority upon a minor as provided under this article and includes a minor who:
(A) Is or was married;
(B) Is in the military service of the United States; or
(C) Has received a declaration of emancipation pursuant to W.S. 14-1-203.
(ii) “Minor” means an individual under the age of majority defined by W.S. 14-1-101(a);
(iii) “Parent” means the legal guardian or custodian of the minor, his natural parent or if the minor has been legally adopted, the adoptive parent;
(iv) “This act” means W.S. 14-1-201 through 14-1-206.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wyoming Statutes Title 14. Children § 14-1-201. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wy/title-14-children/wy-st-sect-14-1-201/
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