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The table below summarizes the main acts that a minor child may or may not accomplish under the Civil Code of Québec . This is not an exhaustive list.
| Article | Act | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
157 |
Use own patrimony for normal everyday needs |
As appropriate to age and discernment |
220 |
Manage own salary |
Includes allowances paid to minor for their normal everyday needs, unless court rules otherwise |
1813 |
Make donations |
Low-value property, regardless of the minor’s patrimony |
1814 |
Accept donations |
|
708 |
Make a will |
| Article | Act | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
156 |
Acts associated with their job, craft or profession |
Minor must be 14 |
172 |
Donations |
Minor must be emancipated and the donation must not significantly reduce their capital |
155 et 373 |
Marriage |
Conditions:
Marriage results in full emancipation of the minor and gives them the capacity to exercise all their civil rights. |
434 |
Marriage contract (marriage settlements) |
Minor must be authorized by the court on the advice of the tutor |
159 |
Legal proceedings |
Minor must obtain court authorization in order to institute alone proceedings regarding their status, the exercising of parental authority or an act in connection with which they are authorized to act alone. |
| Article | Act | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
521.1C |
Civil union |
Must be at least 18 |
708 |
Will |
Minor may not bequeath items of value |
783 |
Liquidation of estate |
|
1813 |
Donations |
Even if represented by their tutor, minor may not make high-value donations |
211 |
Accept donations with obligations |
|
| Article | Act | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
161 |
Minor accomplishes an act for which they may neither act alone nor be represented |
Act is declared null and void |
163 |
Minor accomplishes alone an act requiring authorization of tutorship council |
Act may be cancelled or the resulting obligations may be reduced, provided the minor has suffered prejudice |
