The topic of child marriage has been a controversial one for many decades if not longer and yet there are still several places across the globe where legislation allowed minors to get legally married. One such place has been Rhode Island but 2021 was the year when legislators finally put an end to it. While it is often the case that minors are forced into a marriage they don’t want, it can also happen that minors get married willingly only to realize soon afterward that they made a mistake.
“It is always good to reflect on the breakthroughs you had as it serves as an inspiration to achieve even more during the next phase, such as a new year. Thus, we have to once again applaud the fact that Gov Daniel McKee finally signed the bill that prevent those younger than 18 years of age to get married. This took place in June,” says Blake Nolan, the media consultant to John Grasso.
As John Grasso is home to some of the best Rhode Island divorce attorneys, this team is always concerned about the wellbeing of their clients and how divorce will impact their lives and the future ahead of them. However, there are also instances where they had to be concerned about the fact that their clients couldn’t legally obtain a divorce and had to stay in an unhappy marriage.
“The greatest concern we had with child marriages was that while it was possible to obtain a license to get married even when you were younger than 16 years of age, it was illegal to obtain a divorce. This meant that even if the marriage was a complete disaster, there was no way to part ways before partners were of legal age. By preventing child marriages, the governor also took the necessary steps to resolve this concern,” Nolan continues.
The team at John Grasso consists of a group of legal experts who all are experts in a specific niche field. When it comes to divorces, they offer not only legal expertise but also provide the guidance, support and advice you need during this vulnerable time. “Humanity and taking care of our clients have always been part of our customer care and thus there have been several times when we wanted to come to the aid and yet our hands were tied due to legal limitations. This is all over now and we celebrate this landmark decision,” Nolan concludes.
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