Missouri Legal Ages Laws
More Information on Minors and the Law
| Age of Majority | 18 (common law) |
| Eligibility for Emancipation | If married, minor may convey or encumber real estate if spouse is of age (§442.040) |
| Contracts by Minors | May be ratified after 18 (§431.060); for real property, may be disaffirmed within 2 years (§442.080) |
| Minors' Ability to Sue | By guardian, next friend, or court appointed (CR §52.02) |
| Minors' Consent to Medical Treatment | Minor may consent if: married; treatment is for pregnancy, excluding abortion; venereal disease, drug or substance abuse |
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