0
The laws differ by jurisdiction. You will have to check with the licensing office in your county to determine what documentation and permissions are required.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What if both parents of a minor has passed away how can they get married without consent?
Generally speaking, a minor cannot get married without consent. If the parents are dead, the legal guardian will have to consent to the marriage. In some states, it is possible for a court to grant permission for a minor to marry without parental consent in certain circumstances (for example, in the event of a pregnancy). Since marriage laws vary from state to state, you'd need to specify where you are for a full answer.
If parents shared joint custody and only one parent needed to consent for a minor child to marry could the non consenting parent contest the marriage after it has occurred?
No. If the marriage was legally conducted and the license legally obtained, the other parent can't change it. The key word being "if" a legal marriage occurred. When parents share joint legal custody it means that both parents have the right to make or contest decisions concerning the minor child's welfare. Under such circumstances, a minor child could not be legally married without both parents giving consent to the marriage. If a marriage did occur under such circumstances the non consenting parent would have grounds to contest the act.
In Indiana do you need consent from both parents for underage marriage?
just one
In Missouri can a 16-year-old girl marry a 20- year-old guy with only one parent's consent?
Not unless the parent who is in favor of the marriage has sole and complete custody of the minor female. If the aforementioned does not apply, both parents must give their signed consent for their daughter to marry. Not unless the parent who is in favor of the marriage has sole and complete custody of the minor female. If the aforementioned does not apply, both parents must give their signed consent for their daughter to marry.
Can you get married when you are 16 and pregnant?
If BOTH parents consent (in writing) to the court then the minor CAN get married.
Can a minor get married without the consent of one parent but with the consent of the other?
In the case of the marriage of a minor, both parents must attend in person and sign their consent if the parents are married. If the parents are not married only one parent has sole custody that parent must attend in person and sign their consent. In the case of joint legal custody both must consent.
What is the legal marriage age in Mississippi with out parents consent?
21 for both male and female.
Do you need both parents to consent to marriage in the state of Virginia?
From ONE parent is enough.
Is it legal for a 16-year-old and an 18-year-old to get married in Georgia with parental consent?
Yes, only the 16-year-old would need parental consent to marry. If both parents of the minor have legal custody, then both must agree to the marriage.
Can your girlfriend move in with you and your parents at 17 in Illinois without her parents consent if your parents say it ok?
In accordance to Illinois law, no. As a 17-year-old, she would still be considered a minor, and couldn't move in with you without the consent of both her parents and yours (This is assuming you are a minor as well. If not, only her parents's consent is needed).
Do you have to have consent from both parents to house a minor?
Yes. if the custodial parent can not take care of the minor the non-custodial have first dibs.
Can a minor be married with only the consent of the custodial parent?
It does depend on a lot of things, where you are, how old you are, whether you have any children etc. If your custodial parents are your legal guardians then their consent should be taken as parents would be, but to determine the law more information would need to be provided. Yes if the consenting parent is the one who holds full legal custody of the minor who wishes to marry. If his or her parents hold any form of joint custody then both parents must consent to the marriage.
