§ 6921 Minor Consent Validity

Family Code·California

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This law says that if a minor (someone under 18) agrees to something under this part of the law, they can't later say 'I didn't mean it' just because they're a minor.

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•If a minor agrees to something under this law, they can't take it back just because they're young.
•This only applies to agreements covered by this part of the law.
•It's like saying 'your word counts' even if you're under 18.

Example

A 16-year-old signs up for a special program that helps teens find jobs.

Even though they're under 18, they can't later say 'I didn't really agree to this' just because of their age.

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§ 6921 Minor Consent Validity

A consent given by a minor under this chapter is not subject to disaffirmance because of minority. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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consent minor disaffirmance minority

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 6921.

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