Depends on your state.
18
No. You are minor until you reach the age of 18.
In Maryland, a minor is someone under the age of 18. Parents are generally responsible for their minor children until they turn 18, except for some specific circumstances such as when a minor is married or emancipated by a court.
The legal age of majority in Maryland is 18.
A minor child has to be 13 years old to stay home alone or watch other minor children in the state of Maryland. This is one of the few states that has a dedicated age law.
You become an adult at age 18. You are then no longer considered a minor. You can contract, including marriage.
2 years of age
Yes, in Maryland, a minor may petition the court for emancipation at the age of 16, but specific requirements and circumstances must be met for the court to grant emancipation. It is a legal process where the minor must demonstrate financial self-sufficiency and the ability to make independent decisions.
If you are under the age of 18. 18 is known as the "age of majority." You are an adult after than and have full legal autonomy.
You become an adult at age 18. You are then no longer considered a minor. You can contract, including marriage.
In Vermont, a child can become legally independent from their parents at the age of 18. This is when they reach the age of majority, which allows them to make their own decisions regarding education, medical care, and other legal matters. However, there are certain circumstances, such as emancipation, where a minor can gain independence before turning 18 under specific legal conditions.