Driving
By now, you may have been driving for a few years, but it never hurts to refresh on your legal obligations when operating a vehicle so you can avoid tickets, fines, and even jail time.
Criminal Law
In Texas, once you turn 17 (not 18) you are automatically considered an adult for purposes of criminal law. Criminal activities vary in severity. The world of criminal law is “high stakes,” as the ramifications of breaking the law can carry significant consequences.
Credit
You’ve probably heard the terms “good credit,” “bad credit,” and “credit score” before, but what does that mean for you now that you are an adult?
Contracts
Now that you’re an adult, you can enter into a contract. A contract is a binding legal agreement between two or more people or entities that creates a legal duty or responsibility.
Consumer Law
One of the more exciting things about becoming an adult is the increased ability to buy new things (that car you’ve been saving for or your first home)!
Marriage, Divorce, and Children
Now that you’re 18, you can get married without parental consent. Marriage is a legal contract that can impact assets, property rights, and even the custody arrangement of your children.