If you're younger than 18 years old, you can start or defend any legal action under this law. The law treats you the same as an adult in these cases.
If the court makes an order against you, even though you're under 18, you have to follow it. The court can make you do what the order says, just like they would with an adult.
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A minor may bring and continue or defend any proceeding under this Act.
Any order made under this Act against a minor shall be binding on and may be enforced against the minor, as if the minor were of full age.
