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Statutes > Utah > Title-78a > Chapter-06 > 78a-6-80178A-6-801. Purpose.
(1) The purpose of this part is to provide a means by which a minor who hasdemonstrated the ability and capacity to manage his or her own affairs and to live independent ofhis or her parents or guardian, may obtain the legal status of an emancipated person with thepower to enter into valid legal contracts.
(2) This part is not intended to interfere with the integrity of the family or to minimizethe rights of parents or children. As provided in Section 62A-4a-201, a parent possesses afundamental liberty interest in the care, custody, and management of their children.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
