Me and my fiance want to get married but he is 20 and Im 17. Does anyone know if the Marine Corps will allow this or will he be punished?
No rude comments please!!!!!!
2007-03-24 17:57:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Like I said before Im not asking for your opinion on my situation. We have been together for 3 years and Im pregnant with his kid and if I think Im ready for it thats my business!
2007-03-24 18:07:32 · update #1
Hi,
You've already had your question answered, so I'm going to go off topic and give you some advice for success from a seasoned military spouse.....
It's hard to be a junior enlisted wife (but doable!), and even harder if you don't learn everything you can about the family you're going to be married into. I've seen a lot of younger spouses become very bitter about the military and it hurts their marriage.... So... here's the advice part...
Learn as much as you can about your new "family" (The Marine Corps). The Marine Corps has classes for spouses called Marine Corps Family Team Building. (You can also take then online.) They're great because they teach you everything from the rank structure to where to go when you need any kind of help.
Here's a link:
http://www.usmc-mccs.org/family/index.cfm
There's a lot of additional information there as well and as they say, knowledge is power. Being informed will make your life as a military spouse A LOT easier on you, your husband, and your marriage.
Best of luck,
An army spouse
P.S. On the same page is a link to the "New Parent Support Group". A lot of younger spouses do that. It's a great way to make friends and share ideas on how to deal with that new baby.
2007-03-24 18:19:09 · answer #1 · answered by fredonia 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
dont enlist then. as Marines we are always ready to deploy at anytime. reserves or not, a Marine is a Marine no matter the mos. so u better be ready to kill and engage in combat. i understnd what you feel though i got married right when i joined and was just the same age. but dont let that cloud your mind, in combat that **** will get you killed. if you join the Marines do it for you, cuz in the end that is all you have. if not then join some other branch where they will baby you
2016-03-29 03:18:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is nothing prohibiting it, but the odds are stacked against you that it will fail within 3 years.
have you finished school? plans to get a higher education? you are young and immature. and don't tell me you are, a mature 17 year old would NOT Have gotten pregnant. Do you have any idea of the stresses and difficulties that are involved with being a Military spouse?
Finsish high school first. In fcat, go to college or a trade school or something. improve your chances of the marriage surviving. waiting a couple of wxtra years will only impress upon you the rightness of the concept. if it is meant to be, waiting until you get an education won't matter. He will still be there.
2007-03-25 03:43:00 · answer #3 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, as long as the state you are living in allows it(some the legal age is 17) or you have parents permission. I knew a guy in the Navy who was 35 and married a 16year old with parents permission(gross, but what are you gonna do?) The military usually goes with what ever state the base is located in.
2007-03-24 19:46:25 · answer #4 · answered by lilly j 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are under 18 you are gonna need a parental waiver. Marines will allow it and he won't be punished. I know a few who get married just for the extra money, so.
2007-03-24 18:18:02 · answer #5 · answered by DewBerry 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If you can be legally married, Go for it. You don't need USMC permission to get married. This is America and you are both US Citizens. The USMC would prefer you attend their workshops prior to the event.
2007-03-24 18:04:15 · answer #6 · answered by spitfirepilot01 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Of course you can. Its legal to do so. I wouldn't recommend it though. I think you are too young and don't realize what this life is like. You will make VERY LITTLE money, if you get pregnant (god forbid) you can barely afford food and diapers, the divorce rate at your age is threw the roof...dare I go on?
Wait a couple years. But in answer, yes, of course you can. If you are 17 you will have to have your parents sign for you to marry him.
2007-03-24 18:02:45 · answer #7 · answered by persiandiva77 3 · 0⤊ 6⤋
Well, if you are a Marine as well, you can both be discarged (it's deemed as fraternization). I'm positive you can marry while he is serving, but make him check with his CO or whomever is in charge.
2007-03-24 18:00:13 · answer #8 · answered by ansem7 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋
not being judgemental but i think ur a little young.. have u told ur mum abt this?
2007-03-24 18:05:29 · answer #9 · answered by greenprincess 5 · 1⤊ 5⤋
WELL.... UR UNDER 18 AND I DONT THING HE WILL GET IN TROUBLE..... JUST WITH UNTIL UR 18 OR OVER......
2007-03-24 18:02:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋