Everyday legal skills: signing contracts, resolving conflict, voting, and more explained.

Legal Life Skills

Steps to building legal capability

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When you understand the law and know how to handle legal issues, you can make better decisions, avoid trouble, and resolve problems more easily.

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How do I know I have a legal issue?

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A legal issue is a question or problem that is answered or resolved by the law. Legal issues are simpler, cheaper and less stressful when dealt with early.

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Which part of the government deals with what?

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Knowing which level of government does what shows you how decisions are made that affect you, so you can get involved and have a say in what happens.

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Can I sue or be sued if I’m under 19?

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If under 19, you cannot start or defend a lawsuit on your own.

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How can I find reliable legal info

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Laws can be complex and different depending on where you are, so getting info from the right source helps avoid confusion.

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Consent to sex with partners close in age

Age 14 and 15: You can consent to sexual activity with someone no more than 5 years older as long as the older person is not in a position of authority or trust and there is no exploitation or dependency.

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