Fort Lauderdale, FL asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Florida

Q: Q: Hi there, I'm 17 but I'm legally married by law and had my parents consent as well. Have my marriage certificate

I was wondering now that I'm married am I still under the custody of my parents or my husband now? And what are my rights now as of being married?

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A: you are in no one's custody.

Florida Statute 743.01, entitled "removal of disabilities of married minors", provides as follows:

"The disability of nonage of a minor who is married or has been married or subsequently becomes married, including one whose marriage is dissolved, or who is widowed, or widowered, is removed. The minor may assume the management of his or her estate, contract and be contracted with, sue and be sued, and perform all acts that he or she could do if not a minor."

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