Is the marriageable age of girls and boys the same in Ohio?
Full Question:
I am a bachelor living in the state of Ohio. I would to know about the marriageable age in Ohio. Is it the the same for boys and girls?
02/15/2017 |
Category: Marriage |
State: Ohio |
#32206
Answer:
The relevant statute is ORC Ann. 3101.01. It reads:
“(A) Male persons of the age of eighteen years, and female persons of the age of sixteen years, not nearer of kin than second cousins, and not having a husband or wife living, may be joined in marriage. A marriage may only be entered into by one man and one woman. A minor shall first obtain the consent of the minor's parents, surviving parent, parent who is designated the residential parent and legal custodian of the minor by a court of competent jurisdiction, guardian, or any one of the following who has been awarded permanent custody of the minor by a court exercising juvenile jurisdiction:
(1) An adult person;
(2) The department of job and family services or any child welfare organization certified by the department;
(3) A public children services agency.”
(1) An adult person;
(2) The department of job and family services or any child welfare organization certified by the department;
(3) A public children services agency.”