Cite as: 43 CNCA § 2

Every person who shall have attained the age of eighteen (18) years shall be capable in law of contracting marriage, if otherwise competent. But in all cases where the person is less than eighteen (18) years of age, the consent of the mother, father, or guardian of such minor shall be given; otherwise such marriage shall be null and void unless it shall appear that the parties have no parent or guardian then living, and at the time of marriage are self-dependent.

Historical Data

LA 26–04, eff. June 18, 2004.