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Can 17 year old pregnant leave home in Louisiana to marry her 19 year old boyfriend?

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  1. Yes, if you both can make a trip to Maryland or Georgia and get a proper certificate from a doctor proving you are pregnant.

    "Georgia: If you are 16 or 17 years old, you may apply if accompanied by both parents who have given written consent. If the bride is pregnant, no parental consent is required if you submit a statement from a licensed physician certifying that the bride is pregnant."

    "Maryland: Parental consent is needed if under 18 years of age. If you are between 16-18 years of age, one of your parents or guardian must be with you and provide written consent. If you are under 16 years of age, you will need both the written consent of your custodial parent or guardian and the written approval of a judge of the Orphans' Court Division of the Court of Common Pleas. 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."

    "Other situations - Pregnant Teens: Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland and Oklahoma allow pregnant teens or teens who have already had a child to get married without parental consent. In Florida, Kentucky, and Oklahoma, the young couple must have authorization from a court. Maryland requires that the minor be at least 16."

    Source of above in quotes:  http://www.coolnurse.com/marriage_laws.htm
    Here is another link with information: http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/teen_marriage_laws/index.shtml  
    This link does not show the same rule for Maryland as the other site, but the info about Georgia matches.
    Another link: http://usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/georgia/index.shtml

    Based on the information I have found, it seems Georgia is your best bet. It seems Georgia requires a blood test for both of you. Get the required blood test and all the documents you need (like birth certificate, drivers license, ect.) Good luck to you.

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