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If a minor who is not emancipated gets a school loan who is responsible for repayment?
Someone under the age of 18 can legally sign the promissory note for a federal Stafford or Perkins loan and be fully responsible for repayment. Not being 18 will not get them off the hook, per 20 U.S.C. § 1091a(b).
Any private consumer contract is not valid unless signed by a person of legal age of majority , which is 18 in most states.
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If you let your daughter marry at 17 will you still be legally responsible for her?
When a minor marries they become emancipated, so you would no longer be responsible for her.
Are parents liable for necessaries of an emancipated minor?
No, once a minor is emancipated, they are responsible for their own necessaries, such as food, shelter, and medical care. Emancipation releases parents from their obligation to provide these necessities for their child.
What is the legal age of a minor in MD when the parent is no longer responsible?
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.
Can you move out as a minor in Georgia?
Only if you have parental permission (even then your parents are still responsible) or you've been emancipated.
Can a married 17 year old move out?
A married minor is considered to be emancipated and can choose where to live. The parents no longer are responsible for them.
When can a minor be emancipated?
A minor can be emancipated typically when they are financially self-sufficient, living away from their parents or legal guardians, and can demonstrate the ability to make responsible decisions. Emancipation laws vary by state and country, so it's important to consult local legal resources for specific criteria and processes.
Can you have your son emancipated at 17 due to drinking and driving. If so is the parent still responsible for his actions?
Minors can achieve emancipation if they can prove they're responsible. If they're not responsible, yes, the parents are responsible for the minor's actions.
If Emancipated can you sign legal contracts at seventeen in Texas?
Being emancipated means that you can sign legal contracts. That's the whole purpose of emancipation, to make the minor legally responsible for their own welfare.
Can a 17 year old on probation in New York live on his own?
A 17 year old child that is on probation can not be emancipated in New York state. To become emancipated, a minor needs to prove that he is legally responsible, have income, continue school, and be able to provide for his own housing and food from his earned income.
Is the father responsible for child support if the mother allows the minor to move in with boyfriend in the state of Florida?
Yes. A minor moving out with parental permission before she is 18 is not emancipated. You have to pay until she is.
What is the legal age of a minor when a parent is no longer responsible in Washington State?
The parents are no longer responsible for a child when they reach the age of majority. In Washington that is age 18.
Can a seventeen year old minor move out without parental consent if not legally emancipated in GA?
The answer is no. It used to be that way. But the laws have changed. Your parents or legal guardians are responsible until you are legally an adult [18] or emancipated.
