My dumb friend is dating this 16 yr old girl with his mother approval, he is 21 and now they both want to get marry i dont know for what reason.....would there be a legal problem if he marries her with her mothers approval??
2006-11-14 16:49:40 · 22 answers · asked by mikl0vl 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
as long as they have the parents approval, is legal to get married.
is not stupid or dumb, i bet the parents feel more at ease that their daughter is married (even at such young age), instead of running around and having sex with several different men.
plus girls are more (at 16yrs of age) mature mentally than men.
if i were you i would wish your friend the best of luck - better him than you...
2006-11-14 16:54:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
According to the laws of the state you are in. In Virginia and Kentucky it is legal. You wondering why they want to get married is good. The think they know it all and they haven't even begun to experience life. I ran away at fourteen had a friend's alcoholic mother sign as my mother and married. By the time I was nineteen I was getting a divorce and had a two year old son. Tell them to look before they leap. I thought I was in love so did he. Turns out we were in love with the idea of being in love. He was older also.
2006-11-14 16:55:35 · answer #2 · answered by CuervoBMed 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't get it either! I was married at 17, and ended up wasting 21 years of my life.
As for legal problems, it depends on the state. In most states the parents have to sign papers giving the miner child (yes, I said child!) permission to marry.
2006-11-14 16:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
1) If they have had sex, he get be jailed for having sex with a minor. He'll have to register as a sex offender.
2) If she has her mother's approval, they are as good as married.
It's sad, really. Why a 21-year old would want to take the childhood of a 16-year old is beyond my comprehension. Keep your receipt for their wedding gift--that marriage isn't going to last.
2006-11-14 16:52:58 · answer #4 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The laws vary by state. In some states (eg Indiana) a 16 year old needs permission from the court.
You can check the laws for each state here:
http://usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/teen_marriage_laws/index.shtml
2006-11-14 16:59:41 · answer #5 · answered by EQ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe depends on the state. her mom is a idiot no way in halibut would i allow my 16 yr old daughter to marry i was engaged at 17 to a 20 yr old boy. yes we slept together and he beat me for 2 yrs.
they are both two young . run away while you can
2006-11-14 16:53:36 · answer #6 · answered by tammie g 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No legal problems but most marriages entered into at a young age do not last. Everyone thinks that thiers will be different. Most are wrong.
2006-11-14 16:53:02 · answer #7 · answered by bigwheeler19 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it depends on what state you live in.....in some states, it would be illegal for a 21yr old to have sex with a 16 yr old and the guy might be arrested when they go to get the marriage license. In some states, it is not illegal because it is not illegal for a 16 yr old to have sex with a 21. For example, florida.
Just check the laws for your state.
2006-11-14 17:12:39 · answer #8 · answered by iloveeeyore 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm pretty sure that with parental consent, she can be married to your friend while she's 16. I'd remind them that this is a huge step for people so young though.
2006-11-14 16:55:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
as long as her mother signs for her then everything should be fine. I got married at 17 my husband was 20 at the time. As long as her mother has custody of her anyways.
2006-11-14 16:52:42 · answer #10 · answered by Danielle 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋