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The Age of Majority in California

August 2, 2025 2:30 amAugust 2, 2025 2:31 am

California’s Family Code, in Division 11, Part 1, deals with minors and the age of majority. Section 6500 states that a minor is an individual who is under 18 years of age. The period of minority is calculated from the...

Small Craft Harbors

August 1, 2025 2:30 amAugust 1, 2025 2:31 am

Division 6, Part 4, Chapter 3 of the California Harbors and Navigation Code deals with small craft harbors. Section 3950 states that, whenever the commission determines by resolution that it is necessary or desirable to obtain funds through the sale...

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Minors and the Capacity to Contract

July 31, 2025 2:30 amJuly 31, 2025 2:31 am

In Division 11, Part 3, Chapter 1 of the California Family Code, it deals with the capacity of minors to contract in this state. Section 6700 states that, with exceptions in Section 6701, a minor may make a contract in...

California Proceedings for Conciliation

July 30, 2025 2:30 amJuly 30, 2025 2:31 am

California’s Family Code, in Division 5, Part 1, Chapter 3 deals with proceedings for conciliation in family conciliation court. Section 1830 states that, when a controversy exists between spouses, or when a controversy relating to child custody or visitation exists...

Commencing Civil Actions in California

July 29, 2025 2:21 amJuly 29, 2025 2:22 am

Part 2, Title 5, Chapter 2 of the California Code of Civil Procedure deals with commencing civil actions in this state. Section 411.10 provides that a civil action is commenced by filing a complaint with the court. Section 411.20 states...

Minors Enlisting in the Armed Forces

July 28, 2025 2:30 amJuly 28, 2025 2:31 am

California’s Family Code, in Division 11, Part 5, deals with minors and enlistment in the armed forces of the United States. Section 6950 states that, upon application by a minor, a court may summarily grant consent for enlistment by the...

Remote Marriage Licenses in California

July 27, 2025 2:27 amJuly 27, 2025 2:28 am

California’s Family Code, in Division 3, Part 5, deals with remote marriage license issuance and solemnization. Section 550 authorizes a county clerk to issue a marriage license, including a confidential marriage license, or solemnize or witness a marriage ceremony under...