La. Child. Code art. 1547

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 1547 - Judicial authorization; compelling reasons

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.

La. Ch.C. § 1547

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

Amended by Acts 2019, No. 401,s. 3, eff. 8/1/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. 1/1/1992.