Marrying Minors - More than Meets the Eye

November 20th, 2017
Legal Background: Currently, Maryland Family Law Article §2-301 allows minors to marry under the following circumstances: A 16 or 17 year old, either: With the parents’ or guardians’ consent and swearing that the person is aged 16 or older; or,… Read More
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Categories: Legal Developments, Legislative News, Marriage
Tags: Emancipation, Married Minors

Maryland’s Failure to Increase the Minimum Age to Marry

June 27th, 2017
Since 2016, there have been multiple failed attempts to pass legislation increasing the minimum age to marry in Maryland. The 2017 Maryland General Assembly Session was no exception. This year saw two. HB484, sought to increase the minimum age from 1… Read More
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Categories: Children & Custody, Legislative News
Tags: Children, Divorce, Legislation, Marriage, Married Minors