Full question:
Can my sixteen year old daughter get married with the written consent of only one parent when joint custody is involved?
- Category: Minors
- Date:
- State: Missouri
Answer:
According to Missouri law, a marriage license cannot be issued to anyone under the age of eighteen without parental consent. Specifically, the consent must come from the custodial parent or guardian and must be provided in writing at the time of application. This written consent must include the residence of the consenting parent or guardian and be signed and sworn before an authorized officer (Mo. Stat. § 451.090).
In cases of joint custody, it’s important to note that consent from both parents may be required unless one parent has sole custody or the other parent is unable to provide consent. Therefore, you should verify your custody arrangement to determine if the consent of both parents is necessary.
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