2010 California Code
Family Code
Part 2. Rights And Liabilities; Civil Actions And Proceedings ..

6600.  A minor is civilly liable for a wrong done by the minor, but
is not liable in exemplary damages unless at the time of the act the
minor was capable of knowing that the act was wrongful.



6601.  A minor may enforce the minor's rights by civil action or
other legal proceedings in the same manner as an adult, except that a
guardian must conduct the action or proceedings.



6602.  A contract for attorney's fees for services in litigation,
made by or on behalf of a minor, is void unless the contract is
approved, on petition by an interested person, by the court in which
the litigation is pending or by the court having jurisdiction of the
guardianship estate of the minor. If the contract is not approved and
a judgment is recovered by or on behalf of the minor, the attorney's
fees chargeable against the minor shall be fixed by the court
rendering the judgment.