Before you, as a teenager, make a decision to try and marry before the legal age of your state or country, check out these resources. You may find that there will be a lot of hoops for you to jump through before you can get a marriage license.
Teens who want to get married often look for advice on how to get around the laws so they can get married. What advice do you think these teens need to hear about teen marriage?
Before you leap into marriage, know the legal aspects of teen marriage and look at how your lives will be changed.
Includes some historical information. From your About.com Guide.
If you are under 18, you will need your parents' consent or a court order in most areas.
Studies of teen brains have given another reason why teens shouldn't marry. Teens don't think with the rational portion of their brains. Teens are making life changing decisions such as marriage and serving in the military with the wrong portion of their brains.
Considering all the reasons marriage experts give for why teens shouldn't marry, when a teen wants to get married, parents have a difficult decision to make. Do you believe parents should always refuse to give consent to teen marriage?
Definition of emancipation in regards to minors and marriage.
Definition of the Age of Consent and how it applies to teens who want to get married in the United States.
A listing of the age of majority in the United States. Arranged by states.
Saying they were powerless to stop the marriage, Windy Hager's parents signed the required consent form so their 16-year old daughter could marry her 40-year old high school track coach, Brenton Wuchae. Married on June 25, 2007 in North Carolina, the relationship started when Wendy was 14 and a freshman in high school.
Definition and background about the Mann Act in the United States. Teens considering getting married in a different state should have an understanding of this law.
Definition of the three year rule and how it applies to teens who want to get married.
The most frequently asked questions teens have about the Age of Consent.
This is an interesting study by the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) that gives historical and current data on teenage marriages. This is a PDF file.
The folks over at Rutgers' National Marriage Project developed this brochure that outlines what teens need to know about marriage. Sources for their conclusions are provided.
This article says to weigh it carefully.
These posters are aimed at teens who may be considering getting married or living together. Free discussion guides are provided for each poster.
From the National Marriage Project's Ten Things to Know Series. This is great information for teens to read. Information includes where to find a potential successful mate to why cohabitation isn't a good idea.
