Virginia Becomes First Southern State to Ban Child Marriage

Virginia is making history as the first state in the South to ban child marriages. Starting July 1st, minors will no longer be legally allowed to marry in the state, marking a significant step forward in the fight against child exploitation and forced marriages.

This new legislation represents a critical change in Virginia's marriage laws, which previously allowed exceptions for minors to marry under certain circumstances. The ban is aimed at protecting young individuals from the potentially harmful consequences of early marriages, which can include interrupted education, increased risk. . .