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Julie

Julie Report 21 Sep 2009 07:53

Quick question

If someone was down as a Minor what age would they be under, also was it the same age for men & women

Sorry the was 2 questions lol

Many thanks

KeithInFujairah

KeithInFujairah Report 21 Sep 2009 08:32

The legal ages were 14 for boys and 12 for girls with parental consent. Under 21 they would have been classed as a minor and require parental consent.

See this link:-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_Act_1753

Julie

Julie Report 21 Sep 2009 09:08

Thanks Keith

Will have a look at that link