Is that possible? It is, but not in the United States where states set  minimum ages to marry by law.

In Saudi Arabia, however, there is no law defining a minimum age for marriage. In August, 2008, a father accepted $13,000.00 from a 50-year-old man for permission to marry his 8-year-old daughter.

Wedding rings by ninethousand

Opponents of child-marriages call the phenomenon a violation of human rights. Efforts in Saudi Arabia to pass a law enforcing a minimum age of 18 is underway. In April, 2009, the girl was allowed to divorce her husband after an out-of-court settlement was reached.

In the United States, either parents and/or a court must consent to the marriage of a minor. Most states require the minor to be at least 14 or 15-years-old. State laws also restrict who may or may not marry. For example, brothers and sisters, first cousins, parents and children are prohibited from marrying each other.

For more about marriage, see:  http://askthejudge.info/when-can-i-get-married/79/

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