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:
In Louisiana, a minor is automatically emancipated by marriage, regardless of age (La. Civ. Code Art. 379). This means your fiancée does not need to be emancipated separately to marry you. However, you should check with local authorities or a legal professional to ensure you meet all requirements for marriage in your area.
If her father is unwilling to sign, you may still proceed with marriage since emancipation occurs upon marriage itself.
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