Who gets custody of a 17 year old who gets legally married in Arizona?
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Who gets custody of a 17 year old who gets legally married in Arizona?
My wife is pregnant and 17 years
old. I am 19.We got married through
the court with her parents consent.
Does she get emancipated through
marriage? Do i become her gaurdian
or obtain custody? Or do her
parents retain custody and
gaurdianship?
Asked on November 17, 2018 under Family Law, Arizona
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
As a general rule, a person remains under the legal control of their parents until they turn 18, the "age of majority". However, a minor can achieve the status of adulthood by going to court and having a judge grant an order of "emancipation". Some states even allow for automatic "emancipation", so while emancipation will generally require a court order, there are a few exceptions. For example, when a minor gets married. After a valid marriage, the minor will be deemed emancipated and will no longer be treated as a minor. To be certain of the law in your state, you need to consult direclty with a local family law attorney who can best advise you further.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
As a general rule, a person remains under the legal control of their parents until they turn 18, the "age of majority". However, a minor can achieve the status of adulthood by going to court and having a judge grant an order of "emancipation". Some states even allow for automatic "emancipation", so while emancipation will generally require a court order, there are a few exceptions. For example, when a minor gets married. After a valid marriage, the minor will be deemed emancipated and will no longer be treated as a minor. To be certain of the law in your state, you need to consult direclty with a local family law attorney who can best advise you further.
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