If you are 17 and your partner is 18 & your parents agree to let you get married, are you considered an adult, can you do all the things 18 or 19 year olds can do?
2007-06-29 07:39:33 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
No, you'll have to be 18 to vote, buy cigarettes, get tattoos/piercings, ect.
2007-06-29 08:15:55 · answer #1 · answered by Phoenixsong 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check with your local government- township or borough or even state. Some states allow you to get married at the age of 16 as long as your parents sign a consent form. You still are not considered an adult until you're 18, some states it's even 21.
But, can I make a suggestion? Wait a little while. If you're 17 and 18, you might not be prepared to be married. I know that you've probably heard that from a lot of people, but it's good advice. Have you watched that show on MTV- Engaged & Underage? The kids look like they're still kids. A lot of responsibility comes with marriage and moving in together. And there's a big maturity gap between age 18 and age 22. When I was 19 I dated a guy that I thought I would marry. We started talking about marriage at our 1 year anniversary and figured that we would get engaged the following year. 6 months later we broke up. We had simply changed. I look back at that time now, when I'm years older and think that I'm glad that he and I did not choose to get married. We wouldn't have been ready. There's a lot of growing up that goes on during the typical college years. I'm not trying to be condescending towards you, but I suggest that you put some serious thought into getting married at such a young age. A lot can happen and a lot can change. If you two are still together 2 or 3 years down the road, more power to you and I wish you the best that the world has to offer. But in the meantime, I suggest that you hold off on the nuptuals. Take care and God bless.
2007-06-29 08:45:43 · answer #2 · answered by karenc17psu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe you are considered an adult until you are at least age 18, in spite of your marital status.
There would be no reason for that to change as marrying underage is by parental consent and thus has nothing to do with other rights one receives as an adult.
2007-06-29 07:43:27 · answer #3 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get married in CA and NV if 1 parent agrees and is at the wedding. You are not an adult just married. Have to be 18 to have the right of an adult!
2007-06-29 07:46:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you become an adult at 18 and in some states at 21!!!!
2007-07-02 22:02:09 · answer #5 · answered by e m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you guys are mature enough to get married then you need to grow up fast and you will have to make adult choices and become and adult. Marriage is a huge commitment and step in your life. So you will need to be ready for it as an adult.
2007-06-29 07:52:18 · answer #6 · answered by TJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.....it doesnt make you an adult.....the only way you can do things 18 yr olds can do without parental consent is to get empancipated....and the conditions need to be drastic for that measure. (unless your parents sign for emancipation with the marriage). But you are too young to get married anyway...wait until you know who you are and can support a family.
2007-06-29 07:48:41 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Mommy to 3 year old Jacob and baby on the way♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you're technically a "ward" of your new spouse. Until you hit age 18, they will have to act on your behalf, just as your parents did when you lived with them.
You can, however, become an emancipated minor, which will give you the ability to legally sign documents on your own behalf. This does not allow you to go to into casinos or buy pornography, but you can at least visit the doctor without having to drag your spouse along with you.
2007-06-29 07:46:31 · answer #8 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nope, you're not an adult until you're 18. regardless of whether you're married or not. If your spouse is 18 or older, though, she/he becomes your "legal guardian". That's about the only thing that changes
2007-06-29 07:50:16 · answer #9 · answered by meg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You're an adult at 18.
2007-06-29 07:42:23 · answer #10 · answered by sylvia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Again...NO
Marriage does not make you an adult. Legally or emotianlly.
Emancipation does not apply to you because by the time you get the court date to even discuss the emancipation you would be 18 and legally an adult in your own right.
2007-06-29 07:44:29 · answer #11 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋