Lawmakers expected to pass law ending child marriage in California

Lawmakers Expected to Officially Ban Child Marriage in California

California lawmakers are expected to approve legislation that would effectively ban child marriage across the state. The bill moving through the Legislature would prohibit anyone under 18 from marrying, with no exceptions. California is currently one of only three states that allow minors of any age to marry with the consent and signature of a parent or guardian. Supporters of the proposed ban say the law is needed to protect children from force…

Lawmakers expected to pass law ending child marriage in California

By Tom Wait California lawmakers are expected to pass a new law ending child marriage within the state.  Currently, California is one of three states that allow children of any age to get married if a parent or guardian signs off. The bill passing through the legislature would end underage marriage with no exceptions.  “So many survivors of child marriage have been fighting for over nine years trying to get this bill passed,” said Courtney Stodd…

Child Marriage Laws and Psychology: California to Poland

California bans child marriage as the Taliban erase the age floor; Poland still lets courts marry off sixteen-year-olds. The law, and what psychology knows.