Legal Question in Family Law in Wisconsin
Marriage of a Minor
I am under 18, and wish to get married. My mother will sign the consent form, but my father will not. Is there any way that I could get married without his consent? (He doesn't talk to me and I haven't been under his custody for over 2 years)
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Marriage of a Minor
Age requirements:
Every person who has attained the age of 18 years may marry if otherwise competent. Persons 16-17 years
old may marry only with written consent of their parents, guardian, or custodian.
Applicants MUST present a Certified Birth Certificate. A Certified Birth Certificate has a raised seal from
the State or County where they were born. (Hospital Certificates and Notification of Birth Registration
forms ARE NOT legal documents and are not acceptable)
Applicants under the age of 18 must have written consent. Both parents must sign, even if they are divorced,
unless one parent has sole legal custody.
The written consent must be given before the County Clerk under
oath. Persons signing the consent form must present identification. A photo ID is preferred.
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