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Yes. Until 2020, Maine had no statutory minimum age for marriage. Previously, the state allowed 16- and 17-year-olds to marry ...
In four of those states, there’s no minimum age for marriage. In those states, with parental consent, minors of any age could potentially get married either to other minors or adults.
A parent’s blessing in marriage carries profound weight. One might assume this parental consent requirement mirrors the blessing, which is rooted in faith. Now, what should be a blessing ...
While some countries maintain a uniform minimum age for both marriage and consent, others make distinctions, with age exceptions in place based on marital status, parental consent, or judicial ...
A bill prohibiting minors from getting married without parental consent became law Tuesday without the signature of Gov. Janet Mills. AUGUSTA — No one under the age of 18 will be allowed to get ...
which means infants could potentially be trapped in marriage. Right now, 16 and 17-year-olds can get married with parental consent, children younger than 16 can get married with parental consent ...