§ 6601 Minor Rights Enforcement

Family Code·California

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This law says kids can go to court to protect their rights, but they need a grown-up (like a guardian) to help them do it.

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•Kids can fight for their rights in court, just like adults.
•They can't do it alone—they need a guardian to help.
•This applies to things like contracts or other legal problems.

Example

A 16-year-old wants to sue someone for breaking a contract they signed.

The teen can take them to court, but their parent or guardian has to be the one to actually file the papers and go to the court hearings.

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§ 6601 Minor Rights Enforcement

A minor may enforce the minor’s rights by civil action or other legal proceedings in the same manner as an adult, except that a guardian must conduct the action or proceedings. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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minor guardian civil action legal proceedings

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 6601.

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