Can you get married and fix papers for someone who doesnt have papers at a young age?

Question

Im wanting to get married, im 17 and a half years old and my boyfriend is 21.I was born here in the US and he was born in Mexico. I have been with him for a long time and my family has decided for us to get married. but before i do that i want to know something.

Can i get married at 17 and a half? I know i need my parents signature but i also need to know that if i get married with him will i be able to fix his papers and make him legal at my age or at least when i turn 18? I really need your help.

For all you people who dont understand.......I am catholic and mexican, my religion is when you are with someone for so long you marry them even if your young. So please no rude comments about me being with him at such a young age. you dont understand where im coming from so please just answer my question and dont try being rude to me about my age and my boyfriend. Please and Thank You.

Answer 1

Dear Poster,


If you'd like to get married that's your decision and not ours. However, you will need to follow the rules of the state you're in. I've posted them here below:

"The following are states where marriage is entered into by those over the age of 18 and with parental consent at 16: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

The rest of the states are outlined below:

Arizona: 16- 18 years of age must receive consent from parents and a superior court judge.

Arkansas: Women who is 16 can get married with parental consent yet men have to be 17.

California: Any underage person has to receive consent from parents and a superior court judge.

Delaware: If a woman is 16 or older, she can get married by the consent of her parents.

Georgia: If a woman is 16 and pregnant, she can get married. Otherwise person has to be at least 15 and receive parental consent.

Hawaii: 15-18 is when parental consent is needed for marriage.

Indiana: 17-18 is when parental consent is needed for marriage.

Massachusetts: At age 16, both the consent of a parent and judge are required.

Michigan: Can get married at 16 years of age with parental approval, anyone younger also needs the consent of a judge.

Mississippi: Must be at least 21 years of age before getting married. Women can get married by 15 and men can get married by 17 at age 15 with their parents’ approval.

Missouri: 15-18 years of age and you must receive the consent of your parents.

Nebraska: 19 is the legal age of marraige here, but if you’re 17 and have approval from your parents then go get married.

New Hampshire: If you’re 14 and a man or 13 and a woman then you can get hitched provided that you receive parental permission along with a judge’s blessing.

New York: If you’re 16 then you only need parental consent, but if you’re 14 then you’ve gotta get the judge’s approval too.

North Carolina: 16 and have the consent of your parents then go get married. If you are pregnant then you can get hitched at any age.

Ohio: If you’re underage, you need parental consent.

Oregon: If you’re 17, you need your parents’ approval.

Texas: 14-18 year olds need parental consent before they get married, but not if you’ve already been married and are re-marrying.

Utah: 16-18 year olds need parental consent before getting married and if you’re 14 then you will also need a judge’s permission.

Washington: If you’re 17, you need parental consent.

West Virginia: Legally must be 18 to get married."


Once you're married then you can move on to getting his papers. As long as he is married to a citizen of the USA it doesn't matter how old you are.


Sincerely,

Mike
TrustMike.com

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Can you get married and fix papers for someone who doesnt have papers at a young age?
Im wanting to get married, im 17 and a half years old and my boyfriend is 21.I was born here in the US and he was born in Mexico. I have been with him for a long time and my family has decided for us to get married. but before i do that i want to know something.

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Answer 3

First, wherever you got that stuff about the Catholic faith.... wrong!
The Catholic church does not support marriages unless they are for love, with the intention of having children (creating a family unit) & done so in the light of God & of free will.
Second any fraudulant act as far as documentation goes will land everyone involved in a heap of trouble. Do you think the authorities don't check this stuff? It sounds more like an imigration issue than a marriage issue. The "Mexican border problem" is known about acround the world.
Now, if you love one another, wait until you're both legally able to marry & live together in the place you choose. You will have a happier more peaceful life as a result.
The alternative, which is close to what you propose, is living a lie & looking for the authorities over your shoulder every day.
Your choice, your life, no excuses later.

Answer 4

I think you need to be 18 in order for you to fix his papers, then you will be at a legal age to do whatever you want with your life, if you are 17 1/2 wait until you are 18 and that way you wont need your parents signatures to get married...

good luck!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I have never heard of Catholics having this view on marriage, and I really hope you aren't getting married just to make him legal...

But as for his papers...If you guys are married you don't have to be the one sponsoring him. My sister married a man from India, and my parents were the ones sponsoring him and petitioning for his green card because you have to be able to prove you make above a certain income. If your finances allow it, your best bet is an immigration lawyer.

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Answer 8

Do not FIX any papers, you will get your butt in so much trouble, what is the rush I got married when I was 20 we were engaged for five years, now 30 years later, I'm divorcing him due to his lies to me, do not rush the marriage ok you will regret it!!!

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Answer 10

If he wants to become legal, he will have to become a citizen on his own. The laws have changed and he will not become a citizen just because he marries an American. He needs to understand that he is on his own to make this happen.