What is needed for minors to marry in Louisiana?

Full question:

My fiance is 17 and we live in Louisiana. we know that she can move out at 17 and were about to do that but we want to get married and we wanted to know if we can just go do it or if shed have to get emancipated, if so how would we go about doing that? (her dad most likely won't want to sign)

  • Category: Minors
  • Date:
  • State: Louisiana

Answer:

The following is a Louisiana statute:

Art. 379. Emancipation by marriage

The minor, whether male or female, is emancipated of right by marriage.

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FAQs

In Louisiana, a 17-year-old can express a preference about which parent to live with, but they cannot legally choose on their own. The court typically considers the minor's wishes in custody decisions, but the final determination is made based on the best interests of the child. If there are custody disputes, a judge may need to intervene to decide the living arrangements.