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CHILD MARRIAGE LAWS BY STATE
California bans child marriage: These 32 US states still allow minors to marry; 2 have no minimum ageCalifornia has officially outlawed child marriage, raising the minimum marriage age to 18 years. Governor Gavin Newsom signed this pivotal ...- Courtney Stodden, married at 16 to 50-year-old Doug Hutchison, lauds Governor 'Daddy Newsom' after California bans child marriage; here's her journey from a child bride to social activistCourtney Stodden has campaigned for the end of child marriage following her own experience of such a marriage. California Governor Gavin Ne...
- US revokes over 250,000 visas under Trump administration; 2,300 linked to birth tourismThe US State Department has revoked more than 250,000 visas due to violations of visa conditions and related criminal activities. This acti...
- Who is Kristi Noem's husband Bryon as the former Department of Homeland Security Secretary files for divorce?Kristi Noem and Bryon Noem have announced their split after 34 years together, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple shares three c...
- In 2011, a San Diego couple built a bookkeeping business from their garage; after divorcing, they grew it to $1.4 millionBooXkeeping provides financial statement services for freelancers and growing businesses. The company has also expanded through franchising...
- How a loaded gun ended up in a toddler's backpack at Michigan daycare, and the teacher who acted in secondsA toddler at Children's World Early Learning Center in Canton Township pulled a loaded handgun from a backpack. A teacher acted swiftly to ...
- Transgender New York Times executive Jonathan McKinsey angered in-laws over son wearing girls’ dresses before he was shot dead in CaliforniaIn a tragic turn of events, Jonathan McKinsey, a prominent New York Times executive, was shot dead in California amidst a family disagreeme...
- US to restrict visas for officials who obstruct parental child abduction casesThe United States plans to introduce new visa restrictions targeting individuals involved in international parental child abduction cases. ...
- Buying property abroad for your NRI child? Know how much Indian parents can transfer and the tax implicationsNavigating overseas property purchases for NRI/OCI children can be complex for Indian parents, entangled in regulations like FEMA and RBI's...
- Husband of 16-year-old Muslim girl faces POCSO case after hospital visit during her pregnancy, Delhi High Court orders marriage under personal law cannot protect himDelhi High Court has refused to quash a POCSO case against a man who married a girl aged 16 years and three months under Muslim personal la...
- Tamil Nadu gold ring scheme for babies: Who is eligible, how to avail benefits and other key detailsTamil Nadu gold ring scheme news: On Monday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will launch a one-gram gold ring scheme for newborns....
- Suriya waited four years to marry Jyotika. Actor’s father Sivakumar recalls how she stayed with his family for 18 years despite having the option to move to MumbaiSuriya and Jyotika celebrated their marriage by renewing their vows in a ceremony with family. Recently, Suriya's father took pride in thei...
- Arkansas couple faces abduction, rape charges after cops rescue a ‘shaking’ 12-year-old girl who ‘wanted her momma’An Arkansas couple has been taken into custidy and charged for the alleged abduction and sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl. Facing grave...
- Assam Cabinet approves compulsory registration rules for Muslim marriagesThe Assam Cabinet has approved the compulsory registration of Muslim marriages and divorces to uphold individual rights. This legislation a...
- Second marriage declared void? Children can still inherit father’s property under Hindu Marriage Act: Know the lawCan children from a void second marriage claim father’s property? Know their inheritance rights under Hindu law. HC says Section 16 of the ...
- US Department of State launches online portal to report suspected visa fraud and misuseThe US Department of State has introduced an online portal for reporting suspected visa fraud and misuse. This initiative aims to enhance t...
- How old is Jon Hamm? The ‘old dad’ opens up about becoming a father at such an age with wife Anna OsceolaJon Hamm appeared on a late-night show to share his feelings about expecting his first child with Anna Osceola. He expressed mixed emotions...
- SSB officer removed from service after incorrect information found in declaration; he challenged the action, Allahabad HC orders him to resume duty; know whyA Deputy Commandant with the Sashastra Seema Bal was removed from service after a woman told his department they were married and that he h...
- Google to report child abuse content directly to Indian authoritiesGoogle said on Monday it has agreed to report content flagged as child sexual abuse material to Indian authorities, breaking from a global ...
- She became a wife at 11. 12 years later, she chose prison over living with her husband. At 24, she became India’s first woman to get a divorceIn an era where women’s rights were nothing more than a laughingstock in India and women were bartered away like cattle for marriage even b...
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