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==== g) Marriage ==== | ==== g) Marriage ==== | ||
Both parties to the marriage must be at least 19 years old. However, the ''Marriage Act'', RSBC 1996, c 282, provides that: | Both parties to the marriage must be at least 19 years old. However, the [http://canlii.ca/t/846b ''Marriage Act'', RSBC 1996, c 282], provides that: | ||
*individuals between the ages of 16 and 19 may marry without the consent of anyone if they are a widower or widow (s 28(1)), and, | *individuals between the ages of 16 and 19 may marry without the consent of anyone if they are a widower or widow (s 28(1)), and, | ||
*other persons between the ages of 16 and 19 may marry if they have the consent of: | *other persons between the ages of 16 and 19 may marry if they have the consent of: | ||
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Section 28(6) provides that a marriage of a minor must not be solemnized, and a license must not be issued, unless a birth certificate or other satisfactory proof of age has been produced to the issuer of marriage licenses or to the religious representative. | Section 28(6) provides that a marriage of a minor must not be solemnized, and a license must not be issued, unless a birth certificate or other satisfactory proof of age has been produced to the issuer of marriage licenses or to the religious representative. | ||
However, s 30 provides that failure to comply with ss 28 or 29 will not invalidate a marriage that has taken place. In other words, if someone manages to get married at 15 and obtains a valid marriage license, the marriage is valid. | However, s 30 provides that failure to comply with ss 28 or 29 will not invalidate a marriage that has taken place. In other words, if someone manages to get married at 15 and obtains a valid marriage license, the marriage is valid. | ||
==== h) Ability to Make a Will ==== | ==== h) Ability to Make a Will ==== | ||