Can a guardian or a parent give consent to a minor's marriage? What if the minor doesn't want to marry ? Can his/her guardian force the marriage legally?
2007-06-27 17:00:49 · 10 answers · asked by VILAS S 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Instead of relying on guesses, you can find the age of consent to marry for all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico here:
http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/Table_Marriage.htm
In most states, minors can marry with parental consent. Usually the minimum age is 15 or 16, but many states have exceptions for even younger persons that meet certain conditions, and California and Mississippi have no age limits.
Finally, in the U.S. and other Western countries, a forced marriage would be illegal.
2007-06-27 20:22:07 · answer #1 · answered by greymatter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the age and circumstances, a guardian or parent can give consent for a minor to marry. A minor cannot be forced to marry. Even if through threats they are forced before a minister or judge when asked, "Do you take...?" all the minor need do is reply "No."
2007-07-05 02:49:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The marriage age varies by state. In no case can a parent or guardian force a child to marry.
2007-06-28 00:04:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The age varries by state, but I have heard of kids as young as 16 getting married in Kansas. The parents, however, do have to concent to the marriage.
As far as the minor not wanting to marry; they have to marry of their own free will.
2007-06-28 00:12:28 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought it was 18 to get hitched. I also seriously doubt that parents can force a marriage. Unless there's a cultural or religious tradition behind it. I don't think they will hold up in court though.
2007-06-28 00:09:05 · answer #5 · answered by double_o_shelbo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In California, I've never really heard if there is a legal age. The youngest I've heard of is 18 though.
2007-06-28 00:08:21 · answer #6 · answered by defusan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems to settle at 65--55.
2007-06-28 00:29:09 · answer #7 · answered by echaris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18 for women
20 for men
No.. Your parents cannot forcibly get you married off to someone u r not interested in.
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2007-06-28 00:15:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well its not like 2. around 18, but it varies in each state.
2007-06-28 00:09:08 · answer #9 · answered by BIGdesi1294 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it varies from state to state.
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2007-06-28 08:27:42 · answer #10 · answered by slatch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋