Certification of Emancipation

A Certification of Emancipation provides information about the emancipation of a child who was previously included in the calculation of child support or alimony in a divorce or separation case. Emancipation refers to the point at which a child is no longer considered financially dependent on their parents, either due to reaching the age of majority, graduating from high school, or other factors such as military enlistment or marriage. The certification includes details about the specific circumstances of the child’s emancipation and the date on which it occurred. The purpose of the certification is to support a request for a modification of child support or alimony based on the change in the child’s status and the reduced financial obligations of the paying parent. The court may consider the information provided in the certification when determining whether to modify the existing support order and the appropriate amount of any remaining support obligations. The certification may be accompanied by supporting documentation, such as a birth certificate, graduation diploma, or military enlistment papers, to verify the accuracy of the information provided.