Both spouses must be unmarried at the time of the marriage. Both spouses must be over the age of majority (19 in BC; see the [http://canlii.ca/t/5224c ''Age of Majority Act'', RSBC 1996, c7]). In BC, a minor between the ages of 16 and 19 can marry only with the consent of both of his or her parents (see the [http://canlii.ca/t/52pxh ''Marriage Act'', RSBC 1996, c 282, s 28]). A minor under the age of 16 can marry only if permission is granted in a Supreme Court order (s 29). However, a marriage is not automatically invalid if the requirements of s sections 28 and 29 have not been met at the time of marriage (s 30); the Court may preserve the marriage if it is in the interests of justice to do so (e.g., if parties have grown up and have lived as husband and wife for some time).