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Can one get married at the age of 18
Time:2025-08-28 Views:983
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No, because 18 is not yet the legal age for marriage. According to Article 1047 of the Civil Code, the legal age of marriage for men shall not be earlier than 22 years old, and for women, it shall not be earlier than 20 years old.
This is the minimum age for marriage stipulated by law. Marriage that has not reached this age limit will be regarded as an illegal marriage.
Ii.
The legal age for marriage is not the recommended or encouraged age for marriage, but rather the minimum age limit for marriage stipulated by law.
This means that only those who have reached or exceeded this age can legally marry. This regulation aims to protect the rights and interests of minors, ensuring that they are psychologically and physically mature enough to understand and undertake the responsibilities and obligations brought about by marriage.
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Although the law stipulates the minimum age for marriage, it also advocates late marriage and late childbearing. This is to implement China's family planning policy, encourage people to choose marriage and childbearing at an appropriate age, and thus be conducive to the stable development of families and society.
However, this advocacy is not mandatory. Everyone has the right to choose the time to get married and have children based on their own actual situation and will.
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