Can a 12 year old get married in the US?
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Can a 12 year old get married in the US?
This means that with judicial or parental consent, children as young as 10, 11 and 12 have been married in the U.S. in the last couple of decades. When exceptions are taken into consideration, 25 states actually do not have an absolute minimum marriageable age.
Can a 16 year old marry a 15 year old?
Minor under 16 must obtain both parental consent and authorization of court. Minors under 16 may be allowed to marry with parental consent and approval of court. Minors under 15 yrs. old may not marry.
How can I get married without parental consent?
Ask the court to allow you to marry without parental consent. In almost all states, the court can intercede and allow a minor to marry without consent. There must be extenuating circumstances, however, such as: Pregnancy of an under-aged bride.
