even at 17 in the eye of the business world, under 18 cannot enter into contracts, you need working papers,
What are some of the rights I have at 18 that I didn’t have before?
• You have the right to vote in national, state and local elections.
• You have the right to run for local and certain state political offices.
• You have the right to enter into a contract.
• You have the right to make a will.
• You have the right to obtain medical treatment without the consent of your parents.
• You have the right to apply for credit in your own name.
• You have the right to work in all types of jobs.
• You have the right to live independently from your parents and be free of their control.
• You have the right to marry without your parents’ permission.
What are some of the new responsibilities that I’ll have when I turn 18?
• Your parents are no longer required to support you.
• You are responsible for all your actions. If you violate the law, you will be tried and sentenced as an adult,
not a juvenile.
• You may sue and be sued by others for contracts that you make.
• You may be called for jury duty.
• If you are male, you must register with the Selective Service System to be eligible in the event of a military
draft. Failure to register can result in imprisonment, fines, and ineligibility for federal student loans and
many government jobs.
https://nysba.org/NYSBA/Sections/Young%20Lawyers/Young%20Lawyers%20PDFs/NowYou_re18.pdf]
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