In Colorado if a 16-year-old girl has the consent of her parents can she marry her 18-year-old boyfriend?

Answer 1

As of 2016 Colorado has no minimum age BUT requires BOTH judicial approval and parental consent.

The younger the girl, the less likely the court is to grant permission.

Note: The age of consent (for sex) in Colorado is 17; however, state legislation does make exceptions which allow those aged 15 and 16 to engage in acts with those less than ten years older and those less than 15 to engage in acts with those less than four years older. If the girl got pregnant before she turned 15, the 20-yr old father could easily be charged with statutory rape.

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Please don't enter a marriage just because you are pregnant. My daughter was your age and pregnant by an older man when she got married less than a year ago and is now seeking divorce. Marriage is not the answer to being pregnant at a young age. Think about it. Hormones have a HUGE impact on you when you're young and being pregnant makes them go even more haywire. So consider waiting till the baby is born to make the commitment to marriage. You have one major experience happening already with the pending birth of your child don't complicate it any further if you have any doubt of the relationship staying together.

Answer 2

Excerpts from "Teen Marriage License Laws > By State" on USMarriageLaws.com: Florida:
A minor who swears that they have a child or are expecting a baby, can apply for a license if the pregnancy has been verfied by a written statement from a licensed physician. A county court judge may at his/her discretion issue or not issue a license for them to marry. Georgia:
Underage female applicants who are pregnant may apply without parental consent. A letter from a doctor must be presented at the time of the application. The doctor's letter must state that the female is pregnant, how far along she is and her estimated due date. This letter must be on the doctor's letterhead with his/her original signature, not a stamped signature. If underage applicants already have a child, they should present a certified copy of the birth certificate for the child at the time of application. If parental consent is not required, the court will notify parents or guardians that you have been issued a marriage license. There is an additional fee of $1.00 per letter. Maryland:
If you are under 18, pregnant or have a child, and show a certificate from a licensed physician stating you are pregnant or have had a child, the parental consent requirement may be waived. New Jersey:
Male: 16 or younger parties may marry with parental consent and/or permission of judge. Younger parties may obtain license in case of pregnancy or birth of child. Female: 16 or younger parties may marry with parental consent and/or permission of judge. Younger parties may obtain license in case of pregnancy or birth of child. Virginia:
Special provisions are made in Virginia law to allow marriage for underage parties when the female is pregnant and for situations in which underage applicants have no parent or legal guardian. West Virginia:
Special provisions are made in West Virginia law to allow marriage for underage parties when the female is pregnant and for situations in which underage applicants have no parent or legal guardian.One thing you may want to consider here is, if this upsets your parents--are they going to then report him for statuory rape?

Answer 3

Parental Consent? It depends upon the state. If the state will issue a marriage license to a 15 year old it usually requires both parental permission and a court order. You are asking the wrong question! You should ask: should a 15-year-old pregnant girl get married? Will she be ready to be a mother and raise a child when she is 16? Is she willing to tie herself to a relationship that is predetermined by her pregnancy? Should she forgo the pleasures of an independent, young adulthood? You must talk to your parents and explore all of your options. Like ending the pregnancy - if your faith allows this - or preparing for an adoption. In the end, there is only one important question that you must ask yourself: Am I ready to be a mother and spend nearly a quarter of my lifetime raising my child. The decision is yours.

Answer 4

Yes.

Answer 5

No.