2006-07-21 02:21:05 · 19 answers · asked by Vinita Rastogi 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
You can marry illegally... so don't let any one know until you are well past 18...
2006-07-21 02:42:51 · answer #1 · answered by relaxplease2005 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not in any state that I know of. Check your local laws. My question is SHOULD you marry at 17? The chances of your marriage lasting or being emotionally fulfilling at this age are next to none. Live a little and save marriage for later. If you have romantic notions about marriage - forget them. Sustaining a happy marriage is plain old hard work 24/7.
2006-07-21 02:28:53 · answer #2 · answered by arkiemom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in most states you have to be 18. But please, take it from me, wait to get married. Don't rush into things. I got married at 18 which made me grow up so very, very fast. It is too young of an age to settle down. You need to go out there and explore the world. Get to know who you are before you commit your life to someone else. Think about it before you regret it some day. Life is to short, so live as much as you can. You'll know when the time is right.
2006-07-21 02:28:15 · answer #3 · answered by BluePassion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your parents will have to sign papers allowing you to do so. Please take some time though to think things through. I know that at 17, at any age really, we get swept away in romance, and think the other person is perfect, and oh my, we just can't live without them. But take time to think things through. Who will work? Where will you live? If you think with your or their parents, then you need to spend more time thinking about this. When you get married you need time to get used to living with your spouse alone, adding parents into the mixture just doesn't work. Also, are you ready for kids? Can you put up with all their weird habits in five years time? I know love feels great now, but the truth is, most marriages done before 22 won't last 2 years, let alone five. Really take your time and think about what you are getting into. I wish you well.
2006-07-21 02:27:00 · answer #4 · answered by Kendra 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want too? That is wayyyyyy too young. I got married at 19 and that was too young. Thankfully we are still married 11 years later very happily. The key is to grow together.
Having a person that makes you laugh is great.
I had a friend who got married at 15 got pregnant on purpose to marry her boyfriend cause her parents wouldn't allow her to live with him. She had the kid and they were divorces within a couple of years.
Please don't rush into this.
2006-07-21 02:43:24 · answer #5 · answered by JenKat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if your goal is life is to saddled with 3 kids by age 21.
If you have no goals or aspirations for your life, or if you're marrying a millionaire, then yes marry at 17.
2006-07-21 02:55:16 · answer #6 · answered by Pam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can marry but you have to have parental consent.But if i were you i would wait most marriages that start out that young do not last that long.You are very young and have the rest of your life ahead of you.Wait till you have finished school and got started in your career and if its meant to be and you all are still together then get married there is no need to rush this.
2006-07-21 02:32:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are asking the wrong question
The question should be.. Should I marry at 17.
answer is no.
Wait at least 10 years.
You have no clue so young.
Divorce - especially with kids is very bad, much pain.
2006-07-21 02:30:03 · answer #8 · answered by clair 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can marry at 18 only but u can keep u r love alive till u reach at 18
2006-07-21 03:06:49 · answer #9 · answered by Friend4u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in most states, without a parent or guardian's permission. Most states use 18 as the minimum age to be "legally responsible".
2006-07-21 02:24:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can...but why would you want to? the divorce rate is jsut over 50%.....for those marrying under the age of 21, 79%.....why risk your happiness for something so unsure.....stay with him/her, but don't marry....spend the time to get to know each other much better
2006-07-21 02:27:31 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋