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West Virginia bans some child marriages in compromise law

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West Virginia will no longer allow children under 16 to marry. Under the new law, those minors must get parental consent and can't marry someone more than four years older. Similar bills to ban child marriage were proposed in recent years but didn't get traction. There were around seven marriages for every 1,000 children ages 15 to 17 in West Virginia.

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West Virginia bans some child marriages in compromise law

CHARLESTON — West Virginia will no longer allow children under 16 to marry, after the governor signed a compromise bill last Wednesday.

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West Virginia bans marriage for children age 15 or younger

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

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Washington Times

In compromise, West Virginia bans marriage for children age 15 or younger

West Virginia will no longer allow children under 16 to marry, after the governor signed a compromise bill Wednesday.

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West Virginia bans marriage for children age 15 or younger

By JOHN RABY Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia will no longer allow children and young teens to marry. Republican Gov. Jim Justice signed a compromise bill on Wednesday that bans marriage for those age 15 or younger. Minors age 16 and 17 can still marry, but will now need parental consent. They also can’t marry someone more than four years older than them. Previously, any minor could marry with a judge’s waiver. Some Democr…

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