Michigan governor signs ‘overdue’ laws that aim to end child marriage

Minimum age raised to 18 in state that allowed 16- and 17-year-olds to wed with written permission from parent or guardian

The governor of Michigan signed legislation Tuesday that aims to eventually end child marriage in that state, raising the minimum age at which one can get married to 18 years old under all circumstances.

The state previously allowed 16- and 17-year-olds to wed with written permission from a parent or legal guardian. Minors under 16 were able to get married with judicial approval.