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Yes at 18 he/she is considered an adult and can sign contracts, get married or join the military.
With an adult, yes.
In Illinois, the legal age to be considered an adult is 18 years old. At this age, individuals are able to make their own decisions about where they want to live without parental consent.
{| |- | No it does not make one an adult even in Kentucky. Being able to have a child does not mean one can take care of the child. You still must be 18 to be considered an adult. |}
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In the US it is 18. It is then that you become able to own property, sign contracts, and have all of the responsibilities of an adult (except with regards to alcohol, until you turn 21).
in Namibia, the age of majority, legal age to be considered an adult and therefore able to marry is 21. Parental consent would be needed if under age 21
The legal age to be considered an adult in the state of Ohio is 18 years old. At 18, individuals are able to vote, sign contracts, and make other legal decisions on their own behalf.
You can typically take out a loan at the age of 18, when you are considered an adult and legally able to enter into financial agreements.
{| |- | Indiana has no emancipation statute. Have a child does not make one an adult. Being able to have a child does not mean one can take care of the child. You still must be 18 to be considered an adult. |}
{| |- | No it certainly does not in Illinois. Being able to have a child does not mean one can take care of the child. You still must be 18 to be considered an adult. |}
No, because the 17 year old is a minor. However, if he or she is "emancipated" they have the status of an adult. An emancipated minor is one who is married, is a member of the armed forces or has gone to court to be legally declared an adult.