My girlfriend is under 18, so we are going to go to Massachussetts to get married because you dont' need parental consent. The place where you apply to get a license said that all we need is a waiver from the court. Does anyone know how easy it is to get a waiver from the court?
2007-01-13 16:59:10 · 10 answers · asked by wdunn27 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
The waiver is so parents dont' have to be involved.
2007-01-13 17:05:38 · update #1
We talked to a clerk of courts and I specifically stated that we were from out of state and that the only thing in our way of getting a marriage license was that she was under 18 and they said to contact the court about getting a waiver. She said we didn't need parental consent because her home environment was unstable.
2007-01-13 17:08:39 · update #2
why would you want to get married so young in this society?
2007-01-13 17:02:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who told you that you didn't need parental consent?
"Massachusetts: Age 18 years or older. A birth certificate may be required to show proof of age. If either party is under 18, a court order from a probate or district court where the minor resides must be obtained before the marriage intentions can be filed. "
"In Massachusetts, under MGL c.207, s. 25, a person under eighteen cannot marry without parental consent . Massachusetts does not have a law specifying the minimum age at which a person can marry with a parent’s consent. The process requires court approval, so whether or not to authorize the marriage of a particular minor is within a judge’s discretion."
Edit// I'm sorry, but the clerk is wrong. Also, if you two are out-of-state there's no way you two can get married with one of you being under 18 without parental consent. Sorry bud, you've just gotta deal until she's 18. I gave you the state of Massachusetts law link from the government of Massachusetts, and if you won't believe that then... oh well. It's your funeral.
2007-01-13 17:05:34 · answer #2 · answered by kate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Massachusetts there is a three day waiting period after filing for a license before one is issued. In other words, you can't get the license and get married the same day.
If either one is under 18 you must get a court order from a probate or district court where the minor lives, before the marriage intentions can be filed.
Might I suggest to you young people to wait a while, if you love each other, you will still love each other next year. Our likes and dislikes change so quickly when we are so young.
If under 18, most states require the signature of a parent or guardian.
2007-01-13 17:15:33 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer N 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't have any idea, but think carefully before marrying her. If she is under 18 and you go across state lines her parents can possibly charge you with transporting a minor over state lines without consent and statuatory rape. You dont say how young she is or how old you are. If its really love and she is close to 18 you are better off waiting.
2007-01-13 17:04:52 · answer #4 · answered by fancyname 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry but you had better give up on the idea right now. An unstable household needs to be proven and STILL does not qualify you for a waiver. I have no idea where you are getting your info from but it is not correct.
2007-01-13 17:12:14 · answer #5 · answered by xovenusxo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what all is going on but you being the adult over 18 better be very careful in what you do & how you do it if you go out of state to get married if her parents push the issue they could get you for kid napping and for going accross state line you could get in serious trouble and YES even if she wants to go the court will look @ it as you kid napped her no matter what she says...
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2007-01-13 17:05:41 · answer #6 · answered by Mafia6969 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just wait until you are 18. If you are in love enough to marry why can't you wait until she is officially old enough?
Otherwise I think you have to prove to the court the need for her to leave her home and be on her own. Like if her family can't support her or if she is in danger.
2007-01-13 17:05:56 · answer #7 · answered by mommy2one 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not easy at all, you have to prove that she if fit enough to be declared an emancipated adult. It is a long and expensive process it would just be better to wait until she is 18
2007-01-13 17:03:59 · answer #8 · answered by reshadow31 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you be divorced in 2 to 5 years and probally with a child or 2
you have no lcue what a huge mistake getting married to her from such a background will do to you
but wreck your life if you must
it's your life after all
2007-01-13 17:11:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think your parents have to sign the waiver.
2007-01-13 17:03:22 · answer #10 · answered by silentjealousy77 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋