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The age for marriage stipulated in the Civil Code of 2022
Time:2025-08-28 Views:545
The provisions of the Civil Code regarding the legal age of marriage have not changed and still maintain the prescribed legal age of marriage, which is stipulated in Article 1047 of the Civil Code: "The age of marriage shall not be earlier than 22 years old for men and 20 years old for women."
What is the legal age for marriage?
The legal age for marriage refers to the minimum age for marriage as stipulated by law. That is to say, men and women cannot get married before reaching this age. They can only get married when they reach or exceed this age. As for the maximum age for marriage, there is no limit.
Why is the legal age for marriage defined as "men shall not be earlier than 22 years old and women shall not be earlier than 20 years old"?
The nature and characteristics of marital relations require that both male and female parties must reach the marriageable age. Only in this way can they possess the necessary physical and psychological conditions, be able to make judgments when handling marriage affairs, and be able to undertake the responsibilities they should towards their families, children and society after marriage. The legal marriage age of 22 for men and 20 for women as determined by the Marriage Law not only takes into account the physical and mental development of young men and women, but also considers the state's population control and the acceptance level of urban and rural residents. It is in line with China's national conditions. Sichuan Faneng Law Firm is dedicated to serving you.