What is Legal Capacity to Marry?
A person must be at least the minimum age required under the state statute, must not have a living spouse from an existing marriage, and the intended marital partners cannot be related by blood. Other requirements are specified in each state's statute.
Further Reading
For more detailed information, see our related Family Law terms:
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