What are the rights for 18 year olds on NY?

Answer by  Vladimir (459)

In New York State, 18 year olds enjoy most rights and privileges of adulthood. They enjoy the right to enter into credit agreements, marriage, and other contracts without parental consent, to initiate legal actions, vote, own long-guns, and drop out of school without parental/ court consent.

Answer by  Jill13 (263)

An 18 year-old in New York has nearly all of the rights of a legal adult. They may vote, enter into contracts, and own property. An eighteen-year-old may not drink however, as the legal drinking age is 21.

Answer by  Portmike (19)

In general, an 18 yr old can: enter binding contacts, paying taxes and other things adults must do. In NY, an 18 you are considered an adult and can move out of your parent's house, without parental constant. In NY, the law states you can make your own decisions.

Answer by  caporfirio (804)

At 18 you are considered a adult, unless you have been found incapable of making your own decisions which takes a order by the court.