In all jurisdictions,minors who become emancipated are not responsible for their own contracts,unless a statutory period of reaffirmation has elapsed.

Statutory Period

A time frame defined by law during which certain actions can be taken, such as the filing of lawsuits or the enforcement of rights.

Emancipated

Emancipated describes a minor who has been legally granted the rights and responsibilities of an adult, typically freeing them from parental control and allowing them to make their own legal decisions.

Reaffirmation

An agreement made by a bankruptcy debtor to continue paying a dischargeable debt after the bankruptcy, usually in order to keep collateral or mortgaged property.