Mandi,thank you for your kind reply. Muslim marry muslim should be fine. (I'm not quiet that naive). She's 28 y/old, and this is the important question that you touch on. How sure are you regarding the ability to leave without permission, and the change of status at 25. What prevents us to elope at the nearest mosque regardless of the complications of others. And thank you very much again. And yes,long talks is what we will be having. Is it just me, or is there something deeply digusting about a person being lawfully coerced by people who couldn't give a damn for her wishes, let alone her wellbeing.