Isn't there a law in some U.S. State that allows 12 year olds to marry?

Question

Just want to check on that.

Thanks.

Answer 1

only with parental permission

Answer 2

In the United States, all but two states require  a couple be age 18 in order to marry without parental consent. Nebraska sets the age at 19 and Mississippi at 21 at the time of this writing (May 2003). A few states will waive this requirement if there is a pregnancy involved, but the couple may still have to have court approval.  

I only saw one or two states with an age as low as 14, but I didn't read them all.  I don't think 12 is legal in any of them unless the court might approve a special case for some reason.

Answer 3

i think 14 is the youngest with parental consent or an emancipated teen

idk maybe in utah or something

Answer 4

You have to get your parents permission to get married if you are under 18. I am not sure if you can at 12 but I know you can at 15.  They have to sign papers stating its ok.  I don't think anyone should get married so young though.  You have plenty of time to get married.  There is no need to rush it.

Answer 5

Oh Dear God, I certainly hope not....

Answer 6

I have never heard that a 12 year-old can legally get married in any state, although I suppose it would be legal if the guardians or parents of the children signed a document that said they could do it.  I think the issue arises because a 12 year-old is not considered an adult and therefore cannot enter into legally binding agreements (such as a marriage) without parental permission.  I could be wrong though, but I don't really see how it would be possible for a person so young to get married on their own.

Answer 7

I hope not!!

Answer 8

there are states that will let a minor get married but only if they have a child and they have to appeal to a judge to find out if its allowed...

the youngest though that i have heard of is 15..