thank you for the reply, but I'm afraid I didn't ask for your personal opinion on the statistics of marriage, I asked for legal possibilities of getting what I need done.
There are no loopholes in the law.
If there's a LEGAL way to accomplish something, to call it a LOOPHOLE is both a misnomer and misguided.
Code Section 750 ILCS 5/203, 5/208
Minimum Legal Age With Parental Consent Male: 16 or Female: 16
Minimum Legal Age Without Parental Consent Male: 18 or Female: 18
Comment: If the parents refuse consent for minors (between age 16 to 17) to marry, judicial consent can be sought with a finding that the minor party (or parties) are capable of marriage.
So, you find a judge in your county, convince the judge you're ready for marriage, a court order will be issued. If the order is issued, you can then be married.
Illinois: If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you will have to provide a copy of your birth certificate along with some other sort of identification showing your date of birth.
You will also need to have the sworn consent from each parent,
each legal guardian
or a
judge - in person - before the county clerk at the time of application.
Your parents or guardians will need to provide identification like a driver's license, state identification card, Illinois Department of Public Aid card, or passport.
If your parent is deceased, you will need to show a death certificate or proof of guardianship, or a court order waiving consent.
A legal guardian will also need to show a certified copy of the guardianship papers.
If you are under sixteen (16) years of age, you cannot get married in Illinois.
What You Should Know before Getting Married in Illinois
No provisions for marriage under age 16. -
You should do your own research to verify the authenticity f any information provided.
You should contact your county clerk's office as part of your verification process.
Good luck.
