under alabama state law, you can get married at 14 with parental consent. but it also says that all other statutory laws apply. could an 18 year old legally marry a 15 year old, or would they have to wait till the 15 was 16? (16 is the statutory limit on consent.) (the age of concent)
137655
In most states, the statutory limits on consent provide for exceptions when the "victim" is the spouse of the alleged offender.
233018
16 is the perfect age normally the age where parents are okay with dating and such..
664130
I was 14. and that was way to young. I don't think that age really matters but I do recommend that you are married when it happens.
148514
I don't think there is realy an age that is appropriate, because all people have different maturity levels at different times in their lives. I lost mine at the age of 16 and I'm 22. My boyfriend got my drunk and basically took advantage of me. Don't get me wrong, I could have said no, but I didn't. Today I wish I would have waited. Thinking about when my son gets older and if he ever asked mom, when did yo first have sex. Most parents would never hear that so I probably won't, but what if they were to ask? Although, I would never take it back because it got me where I am today, I've been happily married for two years with a gorgeous ten month old son. People make mistakes, but hopefully they learn from them. Society isn't the problem I don't think. i think the parents and schools need to start at a young age teaching values, because they are lacking somewhere.
194168
goggle age of consent it varies by state.  Most states a person 16 is of age to consent.  They can have sex with anyone 16 and up and that other person can not be charged.
188970
if you are 17,  you can have consensual relations with 13-16 year olds and older, as long as you are within 48 months, at least how I read the law. You will want to get a lawyer to tell you specific legal advice.
228725
It really depends.... how long have you been together? how long have you known each other? Getting engaged is a major commitment that you have to ask yourself if your ready to make to a 17 year old. If you are convinced its the right thing to do and think she feels the same then do the old fashioned thing.. ASK THE PARENTS permission!!! If shes not 18 yet shes not getting married til she is anyway and if her parents disapprove well, then chances are shes doing it out of rebel ion not love! But 17 year olds can be very mature and if you 2 are happy you'll know when its the right time.
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It actually varies state to state and by gender. In some states it's 18, most is is 16, and some even have the age of consent for girls at 12! Generally the age of consent for males is 16-18, and for girls 16. They even have age of consent laws regarding homosexual activity for minors.
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17 is the age of consent in Texas, but please don't do this to your parents.  I know they are difficult now, every person that has EVER been 17 has experienced this phenomenon.  Try talking things out with your friends that are your age. I promise you that they are going through the same difficulties that you are experiencing.  Please, please, don't run away.\nMaybe you could stay  with a friend, temporarily, who's parents seem more reasonable.
312077
Age shouldn't matter between consenting adults.  My hubby and I have 18 years difference in age but we've been married 8 years.  Maturity matters, but in the eyes of the law, under 18 is a child and he can get into BIG trouble if ya'll are doing things you shouldn't be doing until after you turn 18.  After you're 18, you're able to do as you wish...
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That's a hard question. There is no certain time. You will know if what you have is strong. I met my now husband when I was 16 and he was 18. We talked on the phone for a week before we met. We met September 1998. We got engaged December 1998. We were planning to get married and started trying to talk my dad into signing the papers allowing me to get married (I was 17) in January 1999. I found out we were going to be parents in March 1999. My dad swore that's why we wanted to get married, you do the math, I was not pregnant at the time we started trying to get him to sign the papers. Well he finally signed the papers and we were married in April 1999. I gave birth to our baby in November 1999. We now have a beautiful 6 year old little girl and we are still in love and very happy. This past April we celebrated our 7th anniversary. This September will be 8 years together. \n\nMy point we moved fast and we are still together. After the boyfriends I had (none serious) and the girlfriends he had, those relationships went no where. My husband was engaged for 2 years to another girl (about an year before we met, no I did not split them up, they had been through for a year or more when we met). That relationship didn't go anywhere. Yet, he meets me and within 7 months we were married. We just knew we were for each other!\n\nYou will know, give it time. Love works in mysterious ways!
53724
You need to make your father understand that love can come in any age, size, look,etc. If your father doesn't accept the two of you getting married, than in a way that's his own problem. Your 19 years old, legally grown, meaning that you can do what ever you want to do. Maybe he might see it differently when you turn 21, so if you love him that much just wait a couple of years when your father may see it differently.
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That depends upon the specific state law.  Some states draw a firm line at the age of consent while others allow for a "window" where a 15 & 17 year old might be OK even when the age is 16.  You need to consult with an attorney licensed in your state to get an exact interpretation of the law.  \n\nSince you failed to post your state, it's not possible to research it any further.  On-line research has its limitations as well, as sites that cover this topic may not be up-to-date and recent changes in the law could either protect you or condemn you.\n\nHint:  If you're being brought up on charges, you already know the answer.  If the 15 yr old's parents are threatening charges, they've probably already checked the law.  They MIGHT be blowing smoke, but do you want to risk a lifetime on sex-offender registries and find out the hard way??\n\nBased on the information that you provided outside of this forum, I'd suggest that you back down until the young lady turns 16.  The laws are vague enough in your state that you could find yourself in deep doo-doo if her parents push the issue.  There is NO love that is worthy of a lifetime on sex-offender registries; let alone a stretch in prison as the "girlfriend" of some big, hairy, smelly ogre.
346862
The age of consent is 16 in Pennsylvania.\nI found these links on Google:
390566
In my opinion 17 is too young to get married-you are still young and youd be throwing your life away.
23619
I wouldn't do it either...I'm 14 too and I'm definitely waiting to get married first.  Also, I think it just depends on who you are if it will hurt or not, that's what I heard.
90722
Quite frankly they should wait to get married. This isn't because they aren't able to or aren't mature enough. It is because the pressures that come with a "marriage", even though it is just a piece of paper, could actually split them up. Encourage them to stay together. There is no reason that they can't. However, getting married at this age may not be the best thing for them.