Kentucky Legal Ages Laws
More Information on Minors and the Law
| Age of Majority | 18 (§2.015) |
| Eligibility for Emancipation | Not specified |
| Contracts by Minors | Valid for necessities; otherwise, common law generally governs; exception made for war veterans under §384.090 and for borrowing for educational purpose with parental consent (§287.385) |
| Minors' Ability to Sue | May sue by guardian or next friend if unmarried (CR 17.03); if married, may sue on his or her own (CR 17.02) |
| Minors' Consent to Medical Treatment | Minors of any age may consent to emergency care or treatment for pregnancy, drug/alcohol abuse, or venereal disease. Minors 16 or older may consent to mental health treatment. Emancipated minors may consent to any treatment (§222.441). |
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