What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? My state is North Carolina, hers is Idaho
My girlfriend and I want to marry, so that we can be together and raise our almost 10 month old daughter as a family. However Her mother lost custody of her, and she is currently in the custody of her aunt and uncle in Idaho. Not only will they not give consent, but they will also not allow her to visit me, or me to visit her there. She lives in a three bedroom mobile home with her aunt, uncle, two sisters, 4 brothers, cousin, and daughter. Her aunt and uncle have a combined income of maybe 30,000 per year, presumably. There is also an extensive history of drug use, and if I'm not mistaken drug trafficking as well.
I'm 20, My girlfriend is 17. I have a clean criminal record, other than a couple traffic tickets.
I do not have substantial income, and I still live at home, which is also a three bedroom mobile home. However I only live with my mother and sister both of which are moving to Australia in a matter of months and leaving my house to me. I do have a lot of family in the area to help if things get tight though.
Anyway my overall question is, can I petition the court to allow us to marry without the consent of her legal guardian under these circumstances? It seems to me to be clearly in her best interest, as well as that of myself, and our daughter.
My girlfriend and I want to marry, so that we can be together and raise our almost 10 month old daughter as a family. However Her mother lost custody of her, and she is currently in the custody of her aunt and uncle in Idaho. Not only will they not give consent, but they will also not allow her to visit me, or me to visit her there. She lives in a three bedroom mobile home with her aunt, uncle, two sisters, 4 brothers, cousin, and daughter. Her aunt and uncle have a combined income of maybe 30,000 per year, presumably. There is also an extensive history of drug use, and if I'm not mistaken drug trafficking as well.
I'm 20, My girlfriend is 17. I have a clean criminal record, other than a couple traffic tickets.
I do not have substantial income, and I still live at home, which is also a three bedroom mobile home. However I only live with my mother and sister both of which are moving to Australia in a matter of months and leaving my house to me. I do have a lot of family in the area to help if things get tight though.
Anyway my overall question is, can I petition the court to allow us to marry without the consent of her legal guardian under these circumstances? It seems to me to be clearly in her best interest, as well as that of myself, and our daughter.