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Chapter 13 Marriage

Chapter 13 Marriage. Marriage . Marriage is a contract—rules of contracts apply Minors’ rights to marry are limited because their rights to enter contracts are limited. Requirements for Valid Contract. Capacity to contract Minors do not have such capacity

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Chapter 13 Marriage

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  1. Chapter 13 Marriage

  2. Marriage • Marriage is a contract—rules of contracts apply • Minors’ rights to marry are limited because their rights to enter contracts are limited

  3. Requirements for Valid Contract • Capacity to contract • Minors do not have such capacity • Minors’ contracts are voidable if lawful, void if unlawful

  4. Capacity to Marry • State statutes give minors the right to marry at certain minimum ages with consent of parents and at other ages without consent of parents • Other factors, such as enlistment in the military or pregnancy, can affect capacity to marry

  5. Legal Effect of Marriage • Minor becomes emancipated

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