Age of Majority
The legal age when a child becomes an adult, varying by jurisdiction and affecting support termination.
Example
In Alabama the age of majority is 19, extending support beyond 18th birthday.
Canadian Equivalent
In Canada, this is referred to as 18 (AB, MB, ON, PE, QC, SK) or 19 (BC, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, YT).
Jurisdiction Variations
ALABAMA
19
Alabama age of majority is 19
NEBRASKA
19
Nebraska age of majority is 19
MISSISSIPPI
21
Mississippi age of majority is 21
Related Terms
emancipation