What is the timeframe in which a minor can disaffirm a contract?

A minor has the legal right to disaffirm a contract within a specific timeframe, which typically extends until they reach the age of majority (usually 18 in most jurisdictions) and for a reasonable time thereafter. This legal principle is designed to protect minors, who may not fully understand the implications of entering into a contract. The concept of disaffirmance allows them to void contracts that they have entered into while still legally considered a minor.

The "reasonable time thereafter" aspect ensures that once a minor has reached the age of majority, they cannot indefinitely wait to disaffirm a contract; they must act promptly if they choose to disaffirm. This balance protects both the minors who need the ability to exit potentially harmful contracts and the parties who have entered into contracts with minors, ensuring they have certainty in their contractual relationships.

Other options might suggest narrower or indefinite timeframes, which do not align with the legal considerations surrounding minor contracts. Therefore, the correct choice accurately reflects the legal norms regarding a minor's ability to disaffirm contracts within an appropriate timeframe.