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2006-11-28 15:45:42 · 17 answers · asked by MauiGrown W 1 in Politics & Government Law & Ethics

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Let me say first that a lot of things that you find on the internet are incorrect/outdated. For example: http://www.coolnurse.com/marriage_laws.htm states that in GA a pregnant minor can marry without parental consent. They USED to be able to, but GA has now changed that law and pregnant minors can no longer marry in GA without parental consent.

And DON’T run off and get pregnant thinking that you will then be able to get married or obtain permission from a judge to get married, because it’s usually denied. A pregnancy ALONE does not automatically mean that marriage is in the best interest of the minor and is not normally a sufficient enough reason for a judge to override a parents rights/wishes by granting a minor permission to marry when their parents object to it.

And as far as emancipation, which is VERY hard to obtain by the way, there are states where emancipation does not give a minor the right to get married.

At 18 you can get married.

2006-11-29 01:36:20 · answer #1 · answered by kp 7 · 1 0

http://www.coolnurse.com/marriage_laws.htm

Heck Mississippi the age is 21 w/o consent.

Other situations - Pregnant Teens: Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland and Oklahoma allow pregnant teens or teens who have already had a child to get married without parental consent. In Florida, Kentucky, and Oklahoma, the young couple must have authorization from a court. Maryland requires that the minor be at least 16. Even with parental approval, many states will require court approval when a person is 16 years of age or less.


BTW....I met my husband just after my 17th birthday, just before his 20th, and we were married less than 5 months later. That was 27 years ago and we are still very much married and very much in love with each other. We have 2 children 24 & 22.

2006-11-28 16:01:18 · answer #2 · answered by Shalvia 5 · 0 1

Can You Get Married At 16

2016-10-02 04:24:42 · answer #3 · answered by jest 4 · 0 0

The two of you are minors and cannot get married without parental consent. You need to be 18 to get married on your own. This holds true for just about every state within the US (I think in some states you need to be 19). Even if you could get married now, how would you support each other? Would you be able to afford rent, food, insurance, gas? Marriage isn't just about playing house, it's a real commitment that takes time and effort.

2016-03-29 15:10:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

In the United States, all but two states require a couple be age 18 in order to marry without parental consent. Nebraska sets the age at 19 and Mississippi at 21 A few states will waive this requirement if there is a pregnancy involved, but the couple may still have to have court approval. A complete list of state laws pertaining to under-age marriage is available at the web site listed below.

2006-11-28 15:54:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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First off, from what I understand, 16 is the legal age of consent in Pennsylvania, and it might be possible that you are old enough to get married. What I recommend is paying your local court house a visit and going and just telling them what you want to do. I do believe that being a teenager is a bit young to get married, and both of you are on the verge of a shift in consciousness and mentality. You two have been together for quite a while, and during a time in your lives when a lot of people go through a lot of changes. the fact that you have stayed together for so long is a good sign for having enough in common. So even though i am generally against the idea of young people getting married, if both people's heads are in the right place, it can work. So here is what I recommend as a possibility to consider. Even if you two are too young to legally marry, perhaps you could arrange some kind of commitment ceremony. Something that is a symbolic marriage, even if it is not legal on the books. Do that and then try married life on for size. The union will be real enough for the both of you, and for all those dissenters who wanna complain, hem and haw about it, they can just take comfort in the fact that its not on the books. I suppose the thing to keep in mind is whether you are considering marriage for the right reasons. Are you doing it because you feel like its whats expected of you? Are you doing it because you can't see yourself with anybody else and you two have known each other for a long enough time that you think its right? Are you doing it because you two have decided to have sex but don't wanna do it out of wedlock? One thing to definitely keep in mind is that when two people your ages get married, its usually because of a pregnancy. And that's what pretty much everyone is going to assume; that you got her pregnant and you want to "do the right thing" and "make an honest woman out of her". So just be prepared for lots of scandal. I mean lots. People will freak out. People will make all kinds of assumptions and some people will even get quite rude with you over it. So yeah, I am not going to tell you not to do it, but if you still want to do it after what i mentioned above, you are definitely being realistic about it. Just one more thing. Don't assume that being married means sex all the time, and it doesn't mean that the story ends there and everything will just work automatically. And that's the best advice I can give.

2016-04-07 23:41:05 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

depends on the state and if the people in question are dependents or independent (have their own home, jobs, etc.). But show me one couple who have been together even as girlfriend/boyfriend since 16? You aren't half grown, you both will develope different intrests and tastes, and your bodies will change too. If you really have a found such a love (not physical attraction and joy of sex) of true harmony of the mind and soul, then it's a truly wonderful thing and I envy you. But I suspect you will become strangers in time if the relationship is just passionate carnal pleasure that you could have with anyone your age. That is why (morality aside) they used to discourage sex until at least 18 or marriage, when you had thought out what you want to be when you grow up, go on to college or vocational school, and get your life in order for the big things like buying a home, and children. Go talk to single mothers 21 years old or less and see what they tell you, you'll find they've all "been there" and know what you are feeling as if you are different than anyone else who was ever 16. Your parents may seem evil and cruel, but they worry about you and want better things for you than they had for themselves, they made sacrifices you won't understand until you have kids of your own, because they want you to be able to achieve what they could not, enjoy life in ways they never had chance to do. They have lived and sacrificed for children they loved above their own self, and it hurts them that their children never realize this until having kids of their own.

2006-11-28 15:57:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1 1

Only if you have been emancipated. But trust me, grow up and enjoy being 16. It may seem like you want it now but you could be in deep regret and divorced later. People change a lot between 16 and 25. If you guys are meant to be you will still be together later. No reason to rush into it only to have regrets later. Good luck and really think it out.

2006-11-28 15:51:26 · answer #8 · answered by Bobby_420 1 · 1 0

At age 16, one is still considered a MINOR and cannot enter into any legally binding contracts without the express permission of a Parent or Legal Guardian.

2006-11-28 15:50:15 · answer #9 · answered by Len_NJ 3 · 1 0

Yes if he or she is emancipated.[1]
Also if the female is pregnant marriage will usually be permitted.
Also sometimes you can get court's consent instead of parental consent.[2]

2006-11-28 15:51:23 · answer #10 · answered by hq3 6 · 0 2

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