If you are under 18, you can start or be part of a court case under the Family Proceedings Act. The court's decision will apply to you, even if you are not yet an adult. This means you must follow the court's orders, just like an adult would.
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A minor may bring and continue or defend any proceedings under this Act, and an 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.
