Is there a way for me to get married without my parents consent if I am only 16?
Full Question:
I'm 16 and pregnant with my boyfriend's kid. We would like to get married, but my mom won't allow it. How would we be able to get married without her permission and still have it be legal?
11/20/2007 |
Category: Minors |
State: Wisconsin |
#12611
Answer:
The following is a Wisconsin statute:
765.02 Marriageable age; who may contract.
(1) Every person who has attained the age of 18 years may marry if
otherwise competent.
(2) If a person is between the age of 16 and 18 years, a marriage license
may be issued with the written consent of the person's parents, guardian,
custodian under s. 767.225 (1) or 767.41, or parent having the actual care,
custody and control of the person. The written consent must be given before
the county clerk under oath, or certified in writing and verified by
affidavit or affirmation before a notary public or other official
authorized to take affidavits. The written consent shall be filed with the
county clerk at the time of application for a marriage license. If there is
no guardian, parent or custodian or if the custodian is an agency or
department, the written consent may be given, after notice to any agency or
department appointed as custodian and hearing proper cause shown, by the
court having probate jurisdiction.