Is there ever a way for under-age persons to marry in Illinois?
When persons age 16 or 17 wish to marry and either has no parent able or willing to consent, a court, after a reasonable effort has been made to notify the parents or guardian, may order issuance of a marriage license if the court finds that the underage party is capable of assuming the responsibilities of marriage and the marriage will serve his best interest. Pregnancy alone does not establish best interest.
