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Brandylee, even though you are a mother, it has no bearing on whether or not you can get married. It depends on where you live. At your age, in most states it is either completely illegal or they require that you get parental/guardian consent. If you go to the town clerks office in your area they will tell you what the law is. If you find that you cannot get married, please don't consider lying on the marriage license. It won't be considered a legal marriage.
Brandy, if this 21 year old is the father of your baby, I'm surprised he's not in jail. In many areas, his having sex with you would be considered statutory rape.
However, the age of consent to marry does vary from area to area, so it might actually be legal to wed depending on where you live. An important fact you left out.
You can not get in trouble for getting married, but of course in every state I am aware of your parents will have to sign for you to get married.
The fact you are 15 and have a baby, I am really surprised he is not in jail on rape charges, since the mere fact you have a baby is proof of it. The doctor, hospital and your parents had a duty and obligation to turn him in, The system has greatly done an injustice by not properly treating him for his actions.
Brandy, if this 21 year old is the father of your baby, I'm surprised he's not in jail. In many areas, his having sex with you would be considered statutory rape.
If she is in Canada, that is not that surprising since age of consent is 14 here.
Brandy,
Can you marry him? Depends on where you live.
Most likely at 15 though, you will need your parent’s permission and/or the courts permission.
For example, let’s say you live in Ontario.
You can choose to marry on your own when you are 18.
If you are 16 or 17, you need your parent’s permission to marry (or you can go the legal route via the court system).
If you are 15 or younger, you MUST have the courts permission (and also your parent’s b/c if your parents are against it, the courts will be too most likely).
Even where the age of consent is lower, often the difference between ages is looked at. So a 16 yr old having sex with a 15 yr old might not be prosecuted where a 21 yr old having sex with a 15 yr old would.
*sigh* I remember when I was 15. We talked about getting married over in Ireland, because you can marry when you're 15 over there.
WHAT a mistake. If I had married or even just STAYED with the guy I was in love with (really in love with) at 15, I would be miserable and living below the poverty line, NOT in University and NOT with the most amazing guy on earth right now.
Ok, so you had a kid, but that doesn't mean you've got to walk down the aisle. Marriage is a binding legal contract, not just a vow of love. You've got all the time in the world to get married, so stick around and see if he's really right. If you hit the legal age without parental consent where you are and you're still with the dude and HAPPY, then go for it. Until then, just sit back and let the years take care of you both.
i am 15 years old and i have a boyfriend who is 21 years old. can he get in trouble if we try to get married?( i have a baby)
Even if you are a mother, you cannot marry anyone with that big of an age difference. It's not legal. 3-5 years older, depnding on the state, to be legal. After that sex is considered statuatory rape and marriage will not be an option. If your relationship is really that strong, just wait until you're 18.
i am 15 years old and i have a boyfriend who is 21 years old. can he get in trouble if we try to get married?( i have a baby)
I cannot understand what your circumstances are that you would want to grow up and have a family at fifteen. Believe me, you will not be remotely the same as you are now and will think completely differently ten years from now and twenty years away...forget it!!
Having the baby is one thing. I hope and pray you are mature enough to give this baby the love and care and devotion that he or she deserves. If you have any doubts, adoption is an answer and you can make it an open adoption so that you have a say in your child's future. You would be doing a good and noble thing.
I hope you understand that your boyfriend can go to prison and be charged with a sex offense for being with you sexually, even though it was consentual. You are underage. You need to be thinking about getting good grades, graduating high school and what you will be taking in college...not marriage and diapers. It is not too late to make good decisions. Give everybody a chance and show character by giving the baby to equipted people and moving on to a better place in life.
Pray on it and blessings to you sweetheart. Marriage is not the answer.
Even if you are a mother, you cannot marry anyone with that big of an age difference. It's not legal. 3-5 years older, depnding on the state, to be legal. After that sex is considered statuatory rape and marriage will not be an option. If your relationship is really that strong, just wait until you're 18.
I am 16 and i just got married 2 months ago.... he is 22 and it doesnt make any difference on the years... you have to have one parent sign and no he will not get in trouble i just wouldnt say anything about the baby... then get married and have the child. I got married because i love him... and its the best thing ive ever done dont let people on here tell you whats right or wrong... if you think he is the one for you.... then do it! If however anyone says anything you can get in trouble and he can be put in prison! i love my hubby and im glad we did it! good luck!
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