Legal Question in Entertainment Law in Louisiana

Re: minor recording artist

This issue is governed by the law of the state where you

reside. In general it deals with the fact of the artist emancipation.

You need to have capacity to enter into contracts; that is legal capacity.

To have legal capacity you have to be of legal age, or have been emancipated;

by marriage or by judicial decree. Otherwise you need the written consent of the

custodian parents. Good luck.

Frank Pola,Jr.

Re: minor recording artist

Generally, a 16-year-old is considered a minor in most states (including California) and does not become an adult until age 18. Although a minor might enter into a contact, many businesses will not sign a contract with a minor, because the minor can avoid (get out of) the contract. If the minor's parent objects to the contract, the parent can take action to stop the minor from being bound by the contract.

This response is not intended as legal advice. Your rights and obligations will depend upon the particular facts and circumstances affecting this matter. You should consult an attorney in your area to discuss all of the relevant facts and circumstances. No attorney/client relationship is created as a result of this response.

Re: minor recording artist

A contract signed by a minor is void. The parents can sign a guarantors that the child will perform. But, on signed only by the child is void. I have done plenty of contracts to know that you need to frame the language properly. I would need to see the proposal.

Best regards,

Michael Cortson