You now have the right to make many important decisions on how to shape your future. But these decisions bring about new responsibilities and consequences. At 18, you can buy a car, take charge of your finances, males must register for the military, enter into legal contracts and vote – all without parental consent or…
DetailsEmancipation is the legal process where a minor gains the legal ability to act as an adult. A petition must be filed with the chancery court of a county in which a minor resides. 29-31-101 – Power to remove. :: 2010 Tennessee Code :: US Codes and Statutes :: US Law :: Justia
DetailsIn TN the age of majority is eighteen (18) years of age or older. Except, when purchasing, consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages, wine or beer the age of majority is twenty-one (21) years of age. 1-3-105 – Definition of terms used in code. :: 2010 Tennessee Code :: US Codes and Statutes :: US Law…
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