Legal Question in Juvenile Dependency in Kentucky

Me and My boyfriend are both 16 and we are Cuban. If we go to Cuba and get married, will it be a valid marriage here in the United States?


Asked on 5/14/11, 12:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Andrea Welker Welker Law Office

First, please don't get married at 16. I cannot think of a single instance where that would be a good idea, especially when the girl is pregnant. Second, yes, the US recognizes marriages conducted abroad, but just because you are legally married does not mean you have the same rights as married couples of majority age. You will have a great deal of difficulty doing the things normal married couples do, such as rent or buy a home, buy a car, open a checking account, etc.

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Answered on 5/15/11, 2:50 pm


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