We all know that once a person reaches the age of 18, they are considered adults and are free to make their own decisions. However, what happens if a person is under the age of 18 and still wishes to get married. Is this possible? Yes, it is.

Under Family Law Code section 300(a), a valid marriage may only be entered into by “parties capable of making the contract of marriage.” Further, the parties must have the capacity to enter into any ordinary civil contract. A party attains such capacity when they reach the age of 18. Thus, one must be 18 in order to enter into a valid marriage. However, under Family Law Code section 302 (a), a minor under the age of 18 may “consent to and consummate a valid marriage if he or she obtains a court order granting them permission to marry.” So, it is possible for minors to marry as long they obtain such a court order!

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