My 16yr old son got his 18yr old girlfriend pregnant. If they marry will he become emancipated thereby making their relationship legal? ...

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My 16yr old son got his 18yr old girlfriend pregnant. If they marry will he become emancipated thereby making their relationship legal?

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In Illinois, a child under

In Illinois, a child under the age of 18 must have both parent’s permission to get married. If your son gets married without your permission, you can file a request to have the marriage annulled. However, you must file the petition for an annulment before your son reaches the age of 18.         An emancipation legal proceeding is independent of the underage marriage, and whether the minor seeking emancipation is married may weigh little according to the court when evaluating the minor’s request. When determining whether emancipation is appropriate, the court will consider whether your son has both the ability and the capacity to live independently of you and whether your son is able to manage his own affairs responsibly. Parents of a minor requesting emancipation can object to the request as well. For more information about emancipation in Illinois, visit http://minors.uslegal.com/emancipation/illinois-emancipation-of-minor-law/#sthash.OAjiILb2.dpuf

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In Illinois, a child under

In Illinois, a child under the age of 18 must have both parent’s permission to get married. If your son gets married without your permission, you can file a request to have the marriage annulled. However, you must file the petition for an annulment before your son reaches the age of 18.         An emancipation legal proceeding is independent of the underage marriage, and whether the minor seeking emancipation is married may weigh little according to the court when evaluating the minor’s request. When determining whether emancipation is appropriate, the court will consider whether your son has both the ability and the capacity to live independently of you and whether your son is able to manage his own affairs responsibly. Parents of a minor requesting emancipation can object to the request as well. For more information about emancipation in Illinois, visit http://minors.uslegal.com/emancipation/illinois-emancipation-of-minor-law/#sthash.OAjiILb2.dpuf