Full question:
I am 16 years old and living with my parents. I want to get married to my boyfriend this year. Do I need to take my parents consent before getting married? I am a resident of Michigan.
- Category: Marriage
- Subcategory: Minor
- Date:
- State: Michigan
Answer:
In Michigan, a person who is 16 years of age but is below 18 years of age may enter into marriage with the written consent of 1 of the parents of the person or the person's legal guardian. The relevant statutory provision is stated below.MCLS § 551.103 reads:
“A person who is 18 years of age or older may contract marriage. A person who is 16 years of age but is less than 18 years of age may contract marriage with the written consent of 1 of the parents of the person or the person's legal guardian, as provided in this section. As proof of age, the person who intends to be married, in addition to the statement of age in the application, when requested by the county clerk, shall submit a birth certificate or other proof of age.”
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