Can a minor get married in Florida?
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Can a minor get married in Florida?
Under current law, minors typically need to be at least 16 years old to marry. Those who are pregnant, however, may marry at any age if they have parental permission and a judge's approval. The new measure would allow 17 year olds to get married, provided that their partners are no more than two years older than them.
Is it legal to be married at 17?
The marriage age is now 18 for both sexes. The consent of at least one parent or guardian is required for a person aged 16 or 17 to get married. Males at the time of marriage must be at least 18 years of age, while females aged 16–17 can marry with the consent of at least one parent or guardian.
What is the youngest age you can legally get married?
18 years oldIn most states, you must be at least 18 years old to marry. However, state laws make exceptions if minors have parental consent, the approval of a judge or are recognized as adults (i.e. emancipated minors). As of December 2017, minors of any age can legally marry in 25 states if they meet their state's exceptions.
