Family Code section 6700

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).

Source: Section 6700, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=6700. (accessed May 14, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 6700’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/family_code_section_6700

Original Source: Section 6700, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=6700. (last accessed May 12, 2025).