2006-12-01 15:08:54 · 18 answers · asked by sweetevie 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
don't get married, just stay in school and focus on the rest of your life...if you are pregnant ....then good luck!
2006-12-01 15:10:44 · answer #1 · answered by moaehahi1979 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marriage Laws in the USA - by Age
This list is in response to questions from several readers. BTW, When I was a teen, you could be married at age sixteen (around 1976), ... some things do change.
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 at the time of this writing (May 2003). A few states will waive this requirement if there is a pregnancy involved, but the couple may still have to have court approval.
* This is not intended to encourage teenage marriages; just to serve as a guide of the current state laws.
Alabama: If either of you are under 18, you will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. Both parents must be present with identification, or if you have a legal guardian they must be present with a court order and identification. If one or both parents are deceased, proper evidence of such must be provided. Individuals under the age of 14 may not marry.
2006-12-01 15:11:37 · answer #2 · answered by alsballoondepot 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the state of Mississippi you must be 21 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
If either partner is under 21, but not younger then 17 (male) or 15 (female) parental consent forms must be signed. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate.
But if you are 14 then law say that:
you need to petition the judge of any circuit, chancery or county court that sufficient reasons exist and that said parties desire to be married to each other and that the parents or other person in loco parentis of the person or persons so under age consent and then the judge of any such court in the county where either of such parties resides may waive the minimum age requirement and by written instrument authorize the clerk of the court to issue the marriage license to the parties if they are otherwise qualified by law.
2006-12-01 15:53:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you need parental consent.
Under 21:
Parental consent is needed in Mississippi if under 21 years of age. If parents or guardians do not give consent at time of application, they will be notified via certified mail. The marriage application will be held for three (3) days. Marriage licenses cannot be issued to males under 17, or females under 15 years of age. If the clerk receives a signed authorization from the parents, this minimum age requirement can be waived.
2006-12-01 15:11:32 · answer #4 · answered by cowrepo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With parental consent a girl can be married at 15 and a boy at 17 in Mississippi. These laws change all the time. You should check online for the latest info.
2006-12-01 15:14:48 · answer #5 · answered by Bethany 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parental consent is needed in Mississippi if under 21 years of age. Marriage licenses cannot be issued to males under 17, or females under 15 years of age.
If the clerk receives a signed authorization from the parents, this minimum age requirement can be waived.
2006-12-01 15:13:15 · answer #6 · answered by Pico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Under 21: Parental consent is needed if under 21 years of age. If parents or guardians do not give consent at time of application, they will be notified via certified mail. The marriage application will be held for three (3) days. Marriage licenses cannot be issued to males under 17, or females under 15 years of age. If the clerk receives a signed authorization from the parents, this minimum age requirement can be waived."
2006-12-01 15:40:41 · answer #7 · answered by Poppet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am from MS, there is no law that prohibits marriage for any age. As with all states you will have to have legal consent from your parents, especially if you are under the age of 16. Your guy should be more concerned w/statutory rape. At 14, you should not be concerned w/marriage. I'm 22, a guy would have to literally drag me down the alter, especially with all that I have seen in the world, to make me commit. TAKE IT SLOW!!
2006-12-01 16:16:24 · answer #8 · answered by covergirl84 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry No! You can't get married until you're 16, and that's only after you have your parents permission, provided the FBI doens't put your parents in jail.
If you want to get married you'll have to wait another wait another 4 years.
2006-12-01 15:14:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its illegal to married under the age of eighteen unless you have parental permission
2006-12-01 15:11:33 · answer #10 · answered by Robert B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋