Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Can I get engaged at 16 in Florida,without parents saying so?


Asked on 10/10/10, 12:17 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Latangie Williams Law Office of Latangie Williams, P.A.

Technically, you can claim that you are engaged but you cannot legally marry without parental consent. Your only option is to petition the courts to be emancipated.

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Answered on 11/19/10, 7:02 pm


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