For those pissing and moaning about age... I was 18 when I married my first wife... she was 16 and her parents gave consent to the marriage... 3 years later we had our first child and 3 more years later we split. So seeing how I married her at 16 I guess that makes me a child molester by most of you folks standards huh... or lets look at my current relationship I am 36 and Heather is 23 so when I was 21 she was 9 oh my how could I do that... when she was 16 I was already 28...wow I am such a bad guy.... when we met she was 20 and I was 32 dang cradle robber I must be... Yeah but you know what I see nothing wrong with 2 people who are of a mature mind set being married or together as long as both consent and both want to be in the relationship...
Just for the record here is the law for each state....
United States: Usually 18. Most states, however, allow marriage at a younger age with parental and/or judicial consent. Some states allow marriage at a still younger age if the female is pregnant.
Alabama: 18, 16 with parental consent (statute).
Alaska: 18, 16 with parental consent.
Arizona: no statutory minimum, those under 18 must have parental consent, those under 16 must receive approval of a superior court judge and parental consent. (statute)
Arkansas: 18, 16 for females and 17 for males with parental consent.
California: no statutory minimum, those under 18 must receive approval of a superior court judge and parental consent.
Colorado: 18, 16 with parental consent.
Connecticut: 18, 16 with parental consent.
District of Columbia: 18, 16 with parental consent.
Delaware: 18, 16 for females with parental consent.
Florida: 18, 16 with parental consent.
Georgia: 18 generally, 15 with parental consent, 16 without parental consent if pregnant.
Hawaii: 18, 15 with parental consent.
Idaho: 18, 16 with parental consent.
Illinois: 18, 16 with parental consent.
Indiana: 18, 17 with parental consent.
Iowa: 18, 16 with parental consent.
Kansas: 18, 16 with parental consent.
Kentucky: 18, 16 with parental consent.
Louisiana: 18, 16 with parental consent.
Maine: 18, 16 with parental consent.
Massachusetts: 18 generally for first marriage, 16 with parental and judicial consent
Maryland: 18, 16 with parental consent.
Michigan: 18 generally, 16 with parental consent. 15 and under with parental consent and probate judge approval.
Minnesota: 18, 16 with parental consent.
Mississippi: 21, 17 for males, 15 for females, with parental consent.
Missouri: 18, 15 with parental consent.
Montana: 18, 16 with parental consent.
Nebraska: 19, 17 with parental consent.
Nevada: 18, 16 with parental consent.
New Hampshire: 18 generally; 14 for males and 13 for females, in cases of "special cause" with parental consent and court permission.
New Jersey: 18 generally, 16 with parental consent.
New Mexico: 18, 16 with parental consent.
New York: 18 generally, 16 with parental consent, 14 with parental and judicial consent.
North Carolina: 18 generally, 16 with parental consent, unlimited in case of pregnancy or birth of child with parental consent.
North Dakota: 18, 16 with parental consent.
Ohio: 18 for males, 16 for females. Parental consent needed for minors.
Oklahoma: 18, 16 with parental consent.
Oregon: 18 generally, 17 with parental consent. The consenting parent or guardian must accompany the applicant when applying for the marriage license. There is no waiver for anyone under the age of 17.
Pennsylvania: 18 generally, 16 with Birth Certificate and written consent of parent or guardian. Anyone under the age of 16 needs parental consent and the approval of a Judge of the Orphans Court. (statute)
Puerto Rico: 21, 18 with parental consent.
Rhode Island: 18, 16 for females with parental consent.
South Carolina: 18, 16 with parental consent.
South Dakota: 18, 16 with parental consent.
Tennessee: 18, 16 with parental consent.
Texas: 18, 16 with parental consent. Possibly younger with judicial consent or if person under 18 had previously married and divorced.
Utah: 18 generally for first marriage, 16 with parental consent, 15 with court approval.
Vermont: 18, 16 with parental consent.
Virginia: 18, 16 with parental consent.
Washington: 18, 17 with parental consent. May be waived by superior court judge.(statute)
West Virginia: 18, 16 with parental consent, under 16 (unspecified limit) with parental and judicial consent
Wisconsin: 18, 16 with parental consent.
Wyoming: 18, 16 with parental consent.
So for all you bandwagon jumpers why don’t we wait and see the evidence and facts before we pass judgment on these people... if indeed there where children under the age of 16 who got pregnant then an investigation should be conducted to find out by whom and the age of the father. If they were married and within the limits of the law then leave them the hell alone and mind your own business which is a good idea anyway. If not then take those that broke the law and give them a trial.
Matt