Legal Question in Family Law in Oregon

ANSWER:

Yes, At age 18, she is a "legal adult." At least for most purposes.

HOWEVER, Oregon has a special law, ORS 107.108, applicable only to divorced and never-married parents, that allows the government compel parents to financially contribute to the support of an unmarried adult child between ages 18 and 21 who qualifies as a "child attending school" as defined in the statute.

Also, although otherwise a legal adult,Oregon law considers a person under age 21 as still being a "minor" for purposes of the alcohol purchase and possession laws.

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