Legal Question in Entertainment Law in California

Becoming mananger for my child in entertainment business

My question is simple. My 6 yr. old has been wanting to be in commercials since age 3 so I finally decided to give her a chance. She has already signed with local agent in our home state but she has now been offered agent contract in California. We want to have her chance since this is what she wants. What is means to me is being available to take her at drop of a hat to auditions. So, I want to be full time manager for her and i need to know what I need to do to take 5 to 10% of her earnings as income and use to pay usual household expenses. I do not want to get rich off my kid and i am glad california has such wonderful laws to protect our children in this rough industry. I am familiar with Coogan Law. Thank you for your assistance.


Asked on 2/06/01, 10:47 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Cortson Law Office of Michael D. Cortson, Esq.

Re: Becoming mananger for my child in entertainment business

You can take a reasonable management fee. You need to account for every nickle you take out in case you end up with a teenager that decides to challenge you later. I would say that 10% is reasonable. If you need any help on any contracts, let me know. I just finished setting up a corporation for some producers working with James Cameron. The film is in editing now. It was shot in Indiana. I commute as I practice in California and Indiana. Good luck

Michael Cortson

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Answered on 3/19/01, 8:38 am


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