How old do you have to be in Indiana to get married?
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How old do you have to be in Indiana to get married?
18 years oldHow Old do I Have to be to Get Married? Generally, each person must be at least 18 years old to get married. However, sometimes 15, 16 and 17 year olds can marry. People who are 17 can get married if the person who is 17 gets consent from the parents or guardian the person who has legal custody or control over a minor.
What state can you marry at 12?
Several states – including Massachusetts – allow children to get married 'in exceptional circumstances' Lawmakers in America are battling to overturn some of the country's most archaic laws, which stipulate that children as young as 12 can be married.
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.
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.
