California Legal Ages Laws
More Information on Minors and the Law
| Age of Majority | 18 (Fam. §6500) |
| Eligibility for Emancipation | 14 (Fam. §7120), or if married or in military (Fam. §7002) |
| Contracts by Minors | Yes (Fam. §6700) except he cannot give a delegation of power, made a contract relating to real property or personal property not in immediate possession or control of the minor (Fam. §6701) |
| Minors' Ability to Sue | Guardian (Fam. §6601) |
| Minors' Consent to Medical Treatment | Minor may consent if 15 years or older, living apart from parents, and managing own finances (§6922) |
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