Can a 15 year old marry an 18 year old?
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Can a 15 year old marry an 18 year old?
Since 2017, the minimum age is 18, however emancipated minors aged 16–17 have an exemption to legally marry. The minimum marriage age was set at 16 in 2019. 16 and 17yrs old need parental and judicial consent. May be waived by superior court judge.
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.
Can a 16 year old and a 18 year old get married?
As your girlfriend is under 18 she needs permission from her parents for you to get married. However, this assumes that her parents were married when she was born. This would give her father automatic parental responsibility. A person aged 16 or 17 cannot marry without parental consent.
Can a 17 year old marry a 20 year old?
Depending on where they live, the 17 year old may need parental consent to the marriage as they would not yet be the age of majority. Otherwise it is perfectly legal.