I am 16 years old and planning to get married to my boyfriend. Can I marry my boyfriend?
Full Question:
I am 16 years old and living with my parents in Washington. I don’t have a good relationship with my parents. I am planning to get married to my boyfriend and move out of my parent’s house. Can I marry my boyfriend?
01/06/2017 |
Category: Marriage » Minor |
State: Washington |
#29602
Answer:
Rev. Code Wash. (ARCW) § 26.04.010 states:
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(2) Every marriage entered into in which either person has not attained the age of seventeen years is void”
In the instant case, as you are 16 years old, you may not be able to marry your boyfriend.
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