Now in the state of new York marriage age is 17 years and older. Thus want to prevent the number of early marriages.
The change came into effect Thursday, a month after legislators voted to revise the state law that allowed children under the age of 14 to enter into a legal marriage.
As reported by pix11, now, under the new rules, citizens under the age of 17 years, and they wish to marry must obtain judicial approval before the wedding.
New York was one of 3 States where you can marry or get married from 14-ti years. Such a law is valid in North Carolina and in Alaska.
From 2000 to 2010, more than 3 800 minors were married. Proponents of new legislation say that young brides are often forced to give up many rights and sometimes they become victims of domestic violence.
