§ 6700 Minor Contract Authority

Family Code·California

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This law says kids under 18 can make contracts like adults, but they can cancel them if they want. It also says marriage rules still apply to them.

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•Kids under 18 can make contracts, but they can back out if they change their mind.
•This doesn't change marriage rules for minors.
•Some contracts (like for necessities) might still be enforced.

Example

A 16-year-old buys a phone on a payment plan.

The teen can cancel the contract and get their money back because they're under 18.

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§ 6700 Minor Contract Authority

Except as provided in Section 6701, a minor may make a contract in the same manner as an adult, subject to the power of disaffirmance under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 6710), and subject to Part 1 (commencing with Section 300) of Division 3 (validity of marriage). (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

minor contract power of disaffirmance validity of marriage

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 6700.

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