{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"6700","citation":"Fam. Code, § 6700","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 11. MINORS [6500. - 7143.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-11"},{"name":"PART 3. CONTRACTS [6700. - 6753.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-11/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Capacity to Contract [6700. - 6701.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-11/part-3/chapter-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.   Operative January 1, 1994.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Except as provided in Section <a href=\"/fam/6701\">6701</a>, 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 <a href=\"/fam/6710\">6710</a>), and subject to Part 1 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/fam/300\">300</a>) of Division 3 (validity of marriage).</p>","text":"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).","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/capacity-to-contract-6700","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}