What is the minimum age requirement for contracting marriage?
The law sets a highly specific minimum age threshold for individuals to legally enter into a marriage contract. Any male or female of the exact age of eighteen years or upwards may validly contract marriage. Furthermore, they absolutely must not be under any of the legal impediments specifically mentioned in the law regarding void and incestuous marriages. This strict minimum age requirement applies universally to all citizens as specified in Article 5 Family Code of the Philippines. “Art. 5. Any male or female of the age of eighteen years or upwards not under any of the impediments mentioned in Articles 37 and 38, may contract marriage.” 31-Jul-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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