What is the legal age to get married?
I got married before the age of 15 (which is legal in my home country), and now we are both 17. We would like to move to India to continue our education. Will we be able to live together as a married couple? Just to clarify, neither of us holds Indian citizenship, and the marriage was conducted legally in our home country. If there are any potential challenges we might face, could you please let us know how to avoid them? Let me know if you need any further adjustments!
Even though your marriage is legally recognized in your home country, Indian laws mandate a minimum age of 18 for women and 21 for men to get married. Since both of you are 17, Indian authorities might not accept your marriage for visa and legal reasons. This might make it difficult to get student or dependent visas and impact your ability to cohabit in India. It's best to hire a seasoned immigration attorney who can guide you through what is required and prepare any further documents required in order to overcome these hurdles.
Since your marriage is legal in your home country, but India's legal age for marriage is 18 for women, so challenges might arise. To avoid issues, you should consider registering your marriage under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 when you reaches the legal age of marriage. It is advised to consult an expert lawyer to navigate visa and residency requirements. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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