Is a minor treated as an adult under the Washington law if she gets married?
Full Question:
I am 17 years old and planning to get married to my boyfriend (25 years old). Post marriage, is a minor treated as an adult under the Washington law?
01/06/2017 |
Category: Minors ยป Emancipation... |
State: Washington |
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Answer:
Rev. Code Wash. (ARCW) § 26.28.010 reads:
“Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, all persons shall be deemed and taken to be of full age for all purposes at the age of eighteen years.”
Rev. Code Wash. (ARCW) § 26.28.020 reads:
“All minor persons married to a person of full age shall be deemed and taken to be of full age.”
You would need to comply with marriage laws to get married at your age.