The Court may declare a Tulalip child emancipated either pursuant to a petition or as a dispositional alternative if the child wishes to be free from parental control and protection and no longer needs that control and protection, or the child is a youth-in-need-of-care as defined by this chapter; and all of the following exist:
(1) 
The child is 16 years of age or older;
(2) 
Living separate from his or her parent(s), guardian, or custodian;
(3) 
Is self-supporting;
(4) 
Understands the consequences of being free from parental control and protection; and
(5) 
Has an acceptable plan for independent living.
(Res. 2015-101. Formerly 4.05.1170; Res. 2018-346; Res. 2020-554)
(1) 
Petition.
(a) 
Who May Petition.
(i) 
A minor who is at least 16 years of age may petition the Court for a declaration of full or partial emancipation.
(ii) 
A child’s parent, guardian or custodian.
(b) 
The petition shall be verified and shall state:
(i) 
The name, date of birth and address of the child who is the subject of the petition;
(ii) 
The name and address of each living parent of the child who is the subject of the petition;
(iii) 
The name and address of the child’s guardian or custodian, if any;
(iv) 
The reasons why the emancipation would be in the best interests of the child;
(v) 
The purposes for which emancipation is sought;
(vi) 
The proposed plan for the child supporting him/herself;
(vii) 
The proposed educational plan; and
(viii) 
The name, address and relationship to the child of the person filing the petition.
(c) 
Service of the Petition for Emancipation, Summons and Notice of Hearing.
(i) 
Such notices shall be served consistent with TTC § 2.10.030.
(2) 
Findings. If the Court finds that the requirements of subsection (1) of this section are met, the Court may grant all or part of the petition, unless, after having considered all of the evidence, it finds that emancipation would not be in the best interests of the child.
(3) 
Declaration. If the Court grants all or part of the petition, it shall immediately issue a declaration of emancipation.
(4) 
Purpose for Emancipation. An emancipated minor shall be considered an adult over the age of 18 for all purposes.
(5) 
Per Capita and General Welfare. The emancipated minor shall be eligible to receive the same amount of per capita and/or general welfare payments that a parent or guardian would receive on the minor’s behalf, and shall otherwise remain subject to Tribal laws and rules governing the disbursement of Tribal monetary benefits.
(Res. 2015-101. Formerly 4.05.1180; Res. 2018-346; Res. 2020-554)