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18-year-olds in Nebraska closer to being considered adults under law like in most states
Eighteen-year-olds still won't be full adults under Nebraska law, but will be closer to it under a bill making its way through the state Legislature.
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Wednesday to a measure that would allow 18-year-olds to enter into contracts for things like rental houses and receive medical care without parental consent. Parents would have to sign legal agreements delegating medical authority to 18-year-olds, though.
The age of majority would remain 19 for many things, including leaving foster care and having child support paid by parents.
Nebraska is one of just a handful of states where the age of majority is not 18. And while you can marry at 17 in Nebraska, the drinking age is still 21.
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Posted in: News on February 11, 2010 @ 5:05 PM
Tags: Youth Rights
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So i'm 17 and going to be 18 this April. I graduate in early May. I am wanting to move out and move to another town with more job oppurtunities for me so i can save up for college. But since i live in Nebraska, my parents still have power over me for another year. I am aware that i by law can move to another state thats law makes you an adult at 18. But i would prefer to stay in Nebraska, to stay close to distant family members and friends. What kind of authority does my parents have over me? If i choose to move, what will be done? What role does the law play in this? Will the cops force me to come home? Or is there any way that when im 18, i can sign over custody of myself over to a different adult. Such as an aunt or a family friend? My parents are really strict and i want to legally be able to take care of myself. Pay my own taxes and insurance and so on. Is there any website or help line i can contact to help me find my answers or help me become a legal adult?
Thanks!