When parental consent is required to obtain a marriage license

By Persida Acosta

Aug 18, 2024 12:01 am

Dear PAO,

I plan to marry my girlfriend, who is five years younger than me. She just turned 19 last month. We are also considering moving into a new house together, and I feel this is the perfect time to propose. I believe I'm ready to support our future family because I already have a stable income. Since my girlfriend is already of legal age, can we proceed with getting married?

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