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Old 11-15-2003, 10:45 AM
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Marriage before 18 in tennessee


What is the name of your state? Tennessee

i am 18 and my fiancee is 17. recently, i found out that she is going to have my baby. i was wondering if we could get legally get married without her parent's permission due to the fact that she's pregnet.
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Old 11-15-2003, 12:17 PM
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Nope.

Under Tennessee law, a person must be at least 16 years old before they can get a marriage license, and a marriage license is required for anyone to get married. TCA 36-3-105.
For anyone less than 18, both parents or the guardian or next of kin must join in the application for a marriage license. TCA 36-3-106.
If either party is less than 18, even if both parents sign the application, there will be a three day waiting period before the marriage license is issued. TCA 36-3-104.

For more, you can contact your county clerks office.

Oh, and guess what.... since she is under 18 years old, she is considered a minor under Tennessee law... and that WOULD mean statutory rape. However, that charge can't be made in this case, since you are not more then 4 years older then her. So, your age saved you on that one!! But, that doesn't mean that her parents have to like, or accept, you.
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