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La. Child. Code art. 1547

Judicial authorization; compelling reasons

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Upon application by a minor of the age of sixteen or seventeen, the judge may authorize the marriage when there is a compelling reason why the marriage should take place. The court shall consider the best interest of the minor prospective spouse.

History

Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2019, No. 401, §3.

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Edition: 2026-09-15
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