What should I do if my parents force you to get married?

5 Legal things you can do if you are facing forced marriage: Contact the Women Cell of the local police department of the city you are in, lodging a written complaint against your own parents for forcing you into a marriage for which you did not give your free consent without undue influence or force.

Can a married person do btech?

Hi Aspirant, There isn’t any restriction based on the status of marriage of the candidate. So,it won’t have any effect on your admission.

What states can you get married at 16 without parental consent?

Delware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, and Oklahoma: Allow pregnant teens or teens who have already had a child to get married without parental consent. However in Florida, Kentucky, and Oklahoma, the young couple must have authorization from a court. Maryland requires that the minor be at least 16.

How old do you have to be to get married in Florida?

If you are under sixteen (16) years of age, you cannot marry in the District of Columbia.. Florida: If a teen is under eighteen (18) years of age, but older than sixteen (16) years of age, a marriage license can be obtained with parental consent. If a parent has sole custody or the other parent is dead, the permission of one parent is sufficient.

What are the age requirements to marry a minor in Maryland?

However in Florida, Kentucky, and Oklahoma, the young couple must have authorization from a court. Maryland requires that the minor be at least 16. Even with parental approval, many states will require court approval when a person is 16 years of age or less.

How old do you have to be to get married in Georgia?

Georgia: Georgia changed the laws in 2006 concerning the minimum age to get married and the minimum age to get married in Georgia is 16. Most Georgia county websites are stating that in order to apply for a marriage license, both of you have to be 18 years of age.