No there's not. They are BOTH minors, and both live with a parent/guardian. 2, 12, or 17. They are ALL minors in the eyes of the law I said 12, for arguments sake. So for arguments sake, you say 12 is not realistic? Ok then, what IS the magic age (cut off line) where a MINOR can be held liable for not showing up to court? 13? 15? 16? Show the law to me where this age is specified. The cutoff age, is 18. Where they are adults, and are legally recognized as being able to make adult decisions, and be held to adult consequences. As a minor, (no matter HOW old) I am (legally) responsible for what my child does or doesnt do. So wouldn't it stand to reason that I would have to sign on the minors behalf, just like any other legally binding decision or action? (school, doctors, bills, apartment, credit cards, court, and on and on). I can't think of one instance where a minors signature would be legally binding (without the consent of an adult) Am I wrong? NoBama 2012