If I’m 17 and have a 6 month old daugther, can we get married without my parent’s consent?
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If I’m 17 and have a 6 month old daugther, can we get married without my parent’s consent?
I’m in foster care and my parents refuse to sign my papers to get married. I need to know my options. Many people are telling me that I am an adult now that Ihave my daughter but some are saying otherwise. I just want the truth. My finance is 21 years of age. What happens if I ran away?
Asked on October 15, 2011 under Family Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I can surely understand how you must be frustrated and the situation that you are in must not be the best for you and your daughter. But you are still a minor under the law and running away may have a negative effect on you and it may have a really bad result with regards to your daughter. So let's see if there is another solution. You may be able to file for emancipation. Here are the requirements in California:
To get a declaration of emancipation, you have to prove ALL of these things:
- You are at least 14 years old.
- You do not want to live with your parents. Your parents do not mind if you move out.
- You can handle your own money.
- You have a legal way to make money.
- Emancipation would be good for you.
Now, I do not know all the facts surrounding your situation. Or how close that you are to 18. I am going to give you a link to the California courts self help center. Start with that. Good luck.
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