What's the legal age for marriage in Spain?

Post reply   Start new thread
:: New - Old :: Old - New

Pages: 1 |

Forum home :: Latest threads :: Search forums
The Comments
03 Sep 2008 12:00 AM by buzylizzie Star rating in Gibraltar, Manilva a.... 192 posts Send private message

buzylizzie´s avatar
Hi Everyone

Could someone please tell me the legal age for marriage in Spain?

A Spanish person I know reckons she was married at the age of 12!

Surely this isn't possible?

Thanks in advance



Like 0      
03 Sep 2008 4:10 PM by nfm2862 Star rating in Welling, Kent & Al A.... 1460 posts Send private message

nfm2862´s avatar
This link   http://www.ageofconsent.com/spain.htm would indicate that at least until 1999, marriages could take place at Age 14 so I daresay at some point prior to that, there may have been a lower age.

The current minimum age for marriage would appear to be 18.

Noreen


_______________________

www.alandaluscarhire.com

www.vera-apartment.com

www.verathalassa.es 
 




Like 0      
04 Sep 2008 11:45 AM by mariadecastro Star rating in Algeciras (Cadiz). 9419 posts Send private message

mariadecastro´s avatar
Minimum age for marriage in Spain is 16 years old ( if the person has been emancipated), or 18 years old. Provision 46 of our Spanish Civil Code





_______________________

Maria L. de Castro, JD, MA

Lawyer

Director www.costaluzlawyers.es

El blog de Maria



Like 0      
04 Sep 2008 4:00 PM by buzylizzie Star rating in Gibraltar, Manilva a.... 192 posts Send private message

buzylizzie´s avatar
Many thanks for replying Noreen & Maria



Like 0      
18 Sep 2008 7:05 AM by larry54 Star rating. 1 posts Send private message

I know up to a few years ago it was still legal, with parents permission, for a girl to marry at 12 yrs and a boy at 14. In Benalmadena an English girl of 13, pregnant, married her Spanish waiter boy friend.



Like 0      
18 Sep 2008 7:12 AM by mariadecastro Star rating in Algeciras (Cadiz). 9419 posts Send private message

mariadecastro´s avatar
Minimum age for marriage in Spain is 16 years old ( if the person has been emancipated), or 18 years old. Provision 46 of our Spanish Civil Code



_______________________

Maria L. de Castro, JD, MA

Lawyer

Director www.costaluzlawyers.es

El blog de Maria



Like 0      

Pages: 1 |

Post reply    Start new thread


Previous Threads

DECREE 218/2005 (only applicable to Andalucía) - 15 posts
Bank Repossessions in Spain explained - 27 posts
Bank Guarantees explained - 41 posts
First Occupancy Licence - 12 posts
FOR SALE:Ford Galaxy -2002 -1.9Tdi - 7 Seater -Superb Condition - €9,950ono - Mijas Costa-Tel:0034 610872869 - 0 posts
Is anybody there - 9 posts
Vocational Skills Training... - 1 posts
One Year On - 1 posts
Mums and tots, Dads and tots, Friendship in Spain, lonely in Spain. - 5 posts
Mums and tots, Dads and tots, Friendship in Spain, lonely in Spain. - 25 posts
Mums and tots, Dads and tots, Friendship in Spain, lonely in Spain. - 0 posts
Repossession - 37 posts
Renewed attacks in La Linea - 2 posts
Hot Property! IT professional moving to Spain. Limited offer - 0 posts
Hello from Portugal - 1 posts
Boletins - 1 posts
Empployment Offers - 2 posts
Amba Sun - 3 posts
Benalmadena Pueblo or Torreblanca? - 2 posts
Sound advice - 0 posts
can i use my uk driving licence in spain permenently?? - 16 posts
I plan to start a business in Spain sooooooon! - 16 posts
Travel Insurance? - 4 posts
Iberbanda & Telefónica - 4 posts
Help me make the right decision - 6 posts

Number of posts in this thread: 6

DISCLAIMER:  All opinions posted on these message boards are the opinion solely of the poster and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Eye on Spain, its servants or agents.


1 |
Our Weekly Email Digest
Name:
Email:


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse you are agreeing to our use of cookies. More information here. x