Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Boyfriend problems (so to speak)

my boyfriend, 17, and i met in maryland almost 8 years ago, and are currently dating. however, he resides in north carolina, and i live in florida. we want to move in together, and i had just found out that the place we had set our sights on required him to either be 18, which he won't be until november, or require him to be under my guardianship or be emancipated. it is most crucial, due to the environment he is currently living in, that he moves out upon graduation of high school in june. so:

If we get married, will the state of florida recognize him as emancipated thereof? or will these processes have to take place in north carolina even though he wants to move here?

Also, if necessary to do so, how would I attain guardianship of him, and is it possible if it is for the sole purpose of being able to move in with his girlfriend before he becomes of legal age to do so?

And if we were to try to get married, would the marriage license be required to be issued in Florida, and what are acceptable forms of consent from the parents if they are not able to make it to florida to give the consent required in person?

Thanks so much for any help.


Asked on 3/10/07, 9:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Johm Smith tom's

Re: Boyfriend problems (so to speak)

A marriage would be recognized in every state and he should be considered as emancipated by the fact of being married. But you shouldn't marry just to get into the place you want; there are other places you can stay until November. Marriage is a very serious thing.

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Answered on 3/10/07, 10:04 pm


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