A comparison the United States law of contracts with the law of contracts of the People's Republic of China.
Contract Law For Minors In Franklin
Category:
State:
Multi-State
County:
Franklin
Control #:
US-00103BG
Format:
Word;
PDF;
Rich Text
Instant download
Description
Free preview
Form popularity
FAQ
A minor can get into any contract, but the general law concerning a contract with a minor is that such contracts are voidable. The law is formulated to safeguard minors who cannot fully understand the consequences of a contract. This implies that minors can exit the contract at their will.
In many cases, minors can't be held to the terms of a contract until they reach the age of majority. In other words, a minor has the right to opt out of a contract, even if the other party is an adult and is bound by the terms.
As an example, a contract with a minor is voidable at the discretion of the minor on grounds of his age. But it is still binding on the party on the other side should the minor so decide.
In most states, minors are not legally able to enter into contracts, and any contract they do enter into is considered voidable . However, parents can be held liable for contracts made by their minor children if they have given their consent or if the contract is for necessaries such as food, clothing, or shelter .
The law recognizes a minor as lacking the capacity to contract. Therefore, contracts with a minor are voidable. This, however, does not apply to the circumstances where minors are legally allowed to get into a contract and be fully obliged to the terms and conditions. Examples of such circumstances include necessities.
New York's Parental Responsibility Law stipulates that parents and legal guardians are accountable solely for the actions of their minor children. The age of majority in New York is 18, but this law applies only to children over 10 and under 18. Hence, the law covers minor children aged between 10 and 18.
A custodial parent may file a petition with their local child support agency. That petition will then be forwarded to the New York City Law Department office in the county where the non-custodial parent resides. This matter will then be litigated in the New York City Family Court located in the same borough.
Typically you can do this either by contacting the child support enforcement agency and having the order terminated through administrative channels, or by filing a motion directly with the court that issued the original order.
In New York State, a child is entitled to be supported by his or her parents until the age of 21. However, if the child is under 21 years of age, and is married, or self-supporting, or in the military, the child is considered to be "emancipated" and the parents' support obligation ends.
How do I drop my child support case in NY? The child support case can be dropped only when the child matures to 21 years of age or is emancipated before 21 due to significant life events. In that case, the non custodial has to file a termination petition with the NY Family Courts to stop the payments.