Can I get married to my pregnant 17 year old girlfriend while she is on vacation in another state which allows marriage under these circumstances?
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Can I get married to my pregnant 17 year old girlfriend while she is on vacation in another state which allows marriage under these circumstances?
I’m 20 years old and live in a state in which you can’t get married without permission if you’re under 18. I’m trying to find a way to marry my pregnant 17 year old fiance. She is now out of state on vacation with her parents where is is legal to get married without parent’s permission if pregnant. If I were to meet her at the courthouse, could we get married since it is legal there? Would we get into any legal trouble?
Asked on June 19, 2012 under Family Law, Georgia
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
My understanding is that under the laws of all states in this country a minor (person under the age of 18 years of age) must receive written permission from at least one parent to get married. The permission must be signed before a notary public by the parent as well.
From what you have written, your girlfriend must wait until she is 18 years of age to get married to you without her parents' permission.
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