Comments on: When can I get married? http://www.askthejudge.info/when-can-i-get-married/79/ Answers for teens about the law Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:42:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jenna Smith http://www.askthejudge.info/when-can-i-get-married/79/comment-page-1/#comment-17726 Jenna Smith Sun, 08 May 2011 04:46:15 +0000 http://69.89.31.109/~asktheju/when-can-i-get-married/79/#comment-17726 I want to get married to an 18 year old but im only 17. My parents are completely okay with signing the papers. Will they let me do this? <strong>Dear Jenna: First, congratulations on your engagement. We hope you have a wonderful life. Every state has its own laws about the age to marry. So, Google the name of your state and "age to marry" for the details. Most likely, at age 17 and with your parent's consent, you're free to get a license and get married. All the best. (This is information only - not legal advice). I want to get married to an 18 year old but im only 17. My parents are completely okay with signing the papers. Will they let me do this?
Dear Jenna: First, congratulations on your engagement. We hope you have a wonderful life. Every state has its own laws about the age to marry. So, Google the name of your state and “age to marry” for the details. Most likely, at age 17 and with your parent’s consent, you’re free to get a license and get married. All the best.
(This is information only – not legal advice).

]]> By: Jade Tedder http://www.askthejudge.info/when-can-i-get-married/79/comment-page-1/#comment-3587 Jade Tedder Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:22:37 +0000 http://69.89.31.109/~asktheju/when-can-i-get-married/79/#comment-3587 Ok My parents share legal joint custody of me... I live in bristol Virginia and I was needing to know if both of my parents have to be present when signing for me to get married? <strong>Judge Tom's Response: Jade, it depends on the current Virginia laws regarding marriage. Some states require both parents' consent, others call for one parent or a guardian. You can find the laws by googling 'Virginia marriage laws' but you need to check with the clerk of court or a librarian to make sure you have the latest laws. Good luck and congratulations on the big event.</strong> Ok My parents share legal joint custody of me…
I live in bristol Virginia and I was needing to know if both of my parents have to be present when signing for me to get married?

Judge Tom’s Response:
Jade, it depends on the current Virginia laws regarding marriage. Some states require both parents’ consent, others call for one parent or a guardian. You can find the laws by googling ‘Virginia marriage laws’ but you need to check with the clerk of court or a librarian to make sure you have the latest laws. Good luck and congratulations on the big event.

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