Q: Can I, a minor, marry someone without my parents consent?
I’m a 16yrs Brazilian who currently lives in Mass with my parents, they have a Student visa, who which I’m dependent. Since I came here, I came out as gay, and they never were really well receptive. I have a boyfriend, and a whole new life in here, me and my bf are fearing that my parents want to go back to their country(they’ve threatened to), which would cancel my dependent visa, and therefore force me to leave too. We are in fear, we don’t want to be separated, I have a whole new safe place here.He suggested that we should marry, and after that apply for me to get a greencard(he’s a citizen). I talked to my parents about it, but they are against me in everything, the thing is, if it was a girl they would let, that’s one of many reasons I want to be able to stay here while they will left.
My mom says she will never help me with that, I’ll have to wait until be 18. I will probably not be here anymore. So I need to know if I can do without their consent, maybe a court order, but how?
A:
You can not marry in Massachusetts without parental consent if under the age of 18. You should visit with an experienced immigration attorney and a family law attorney for specific guidance.
Good luck to you.
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