West Virginia bans some child marriages in compromise law

West Virginia bans marriage for children age 15 or younger

CHARLESTON — West Virginia will no longer allow children under 16 to marry, after the governor signed a compromise bill Wednesday. The law signed by Republican Gov. Jim Justice continues allowing children ages 16 and 17 to get married with restrictions. Under the new law, those minors must get parental

West Virginia bans marriage for children age 15 or younger

The law signed by Republican Gov. Jim Justice continues allowing children ages 16 and 17 to get married with restrictions.

West Virginia Bans Marriage For Children Age 15 Or Younger

The new law allows minors ages 16 and 17 to get married with parental consent, but they can’t marry someone more than four years older than them.

West Virginia bans marriage for children age 15 or younger

West Virginia will no longer allow children and young teens to marry

West Virginia bans marriage for children age 15 or younger

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia will no longer allow children under 16 to marry, after the governor signed a compromise bill Wednesday. The law signed by Republican Gov.

West Virginia bans marriage for children age 15 or younger

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia will no longer allow children under 16 to marry, after the governor signed a compromise bill Wednesday. The law signed by Republican Gov.