Minors; capability of separate settlement
N.J. Stat. § 30:4-49.4
in effectA 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. L.1965, c. 59, s. 40.
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