Child marriage is still legal in Michigan as fight continues to change the law – WXYZ Detroit

Wyoming Republicans Fight For Their 'Constitutional Right' To Marry Children

The age minimum for getting married in Michigan may shock you. Technically it is age zero. There is no minimum under the law.

A group of women who say marrying while they were underage hurt their lives are working to change that. They say it is about health, wealth and even national security. They felt devastated when Michigan’s legislature refused to move a bill forward making sure only adults get married.

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