I am 16 and my boyfriend is 18 and we want to get married when i turn 17 what state will let us get married WITH OUT parent consent!?
2007-07-22 07:49:21 · 5 answers · asked by roxysweetheart7 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I checked it out and none will unless you are pregnant or get court consent.
There is a reason for this. The lawmakers and constituents who voted them in were all 17 ourselves once. And we all know that your decision making processes mature considerably over the next 5 years.
Your parents aren't consenting either -- that means that no one thinks you should do it.
Listen to those who know. There is no reason you can't enjoy your relationship for a couple of years, get married when you are 19 and he is 21 and have a great life together. Plus, that gives you more time to plan your wedding!!
2007-07-22 08:10:03 · answer #1 · answered by mj69catz 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the USA these are the laws:
All states require that you be 18 years of age to get married without your parents consent.
You may go around your parents by getting a judges ruling that says you are allowed to marry.
In a select few states (6 or 7) there are laws in place that allow for a minor to get married if one is pregnant or has had a child. You must already live in that state to petition the court and will also have to have a doctor's note.
You can not go to Mexico or Canada to get married because their laws are also 18 and above to marry without parental consent.
2007-07-22 15:07:12 · answer #2 · answered by Poppet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T! You are much too young. Over 80 percent of marriages made at age 18 fail within the first 5 years.
Just because people talk about marrying their high school sweethearts does NOT mean they married while IN high school. Most wait until their early to mid 20s.
If your relationship is built to last, it will last through college....get married after you have completed your education and lived on your own.
2007-07-22 14:57:11 · answer #3 · answered by Kat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, can't tell you what states but will suggest that you wait a while. I know you already heard this a million times before but 17 is too young to get married. I did, and I loved my life and all, but I sure did miss out on a lot. I just wish I had waited til I was older and more mature to handle 3 kids and all. Make sure you are ready to grow up fast and handle all that life is going to throw at you, like bills, jobs, babies, etc.
2007-07-22 15:02:27 · answer #4 · answered by Needtoknow 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully none. Unfortunately at your young age the marriage would tand the slightest chance of surviving. The ideal age for a marriage to survive is about 25 so enjoy being together and wait a few years or youll have a huge disaster on your hands
2007-07-22 14:55:16 · answer #5 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋