Michigan Compiled Laws R-s-1846-551-1-83 Chapter 83 Chapter 83. Of Marriage And The Solemnization Thereof. (551.1...551.18)

• Section 551.1 Marriage Between Individuals Of Same Sex As Invalid Contract.
  Marriage is inherently a unique relationship between a man and a woman. As a matter of public policy, this state has a special interest...
• Section 551.2 Marriage As Civil Contract; Consent; License; Solemnization.
  So far as its validity in law is concerned, marriage is a civil contract between a man and a woman, to which the consent...
• Section 551.3 Incapacity; Persons Man Prohibited From Marrying.
  A man shall not marry his mother, sister, grandmother, daughter, granddaughter, stepmother, grandfather's wife, son's wife, grandson's wife, wife's mother, wife's grandmother, wife's daughter,...
• Section 551.4 Incapacity; Persons Woman Prohibited From Marrying.
  A woman shall not marry her father, brother, grandfather, son, grandson, stepfather, grandmother's husband, daughter's husband, granddaughter's husband, husband's father, husband's grandfather, husband's son,...
• Section 551.5 Bigamy Prohibited.
  No marriage shall be contracted whilst either of the parties has a former wife or husband living, unless the marriage with such former wife...
• Section 551.6 Repealed. 2001, Act 9, Imd. Eff. May 29, 2001.
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to prohibition of certain marriages.
• Section 551.7 Persons Authorized To Solemnize Marriage; Records; Return Of Licenses And Certificates; Disposition Of Fees Charged By Mayor Or County Clerk.
  (1) Marriages may be solemnized by any of the following: (a) A judge of the district court, anywhere in this state. (b) A district...
• Section 551.8 Repealed. 1983, Act 64, Imd. Eff. May 26, 1983.
  Compiler's Notes: The repealed section pertained to examination of parties on oath.
• Section 551.9 Solemnization Of Marriage; Form; Declaration By Parties; Witnesses.
  In the solemnization of marriage, no particular form shall be required, except that the parties shall solemnly declare, in the presence of the person...
• Section 551.14 Unlawful Marriage By Person Authorized To Solemnize Marriage; Penalty.
  If a person authorized to solemnize marriages knowingly joins any persons in marriage contrary to the provisions of this chapter, he or she shall...
• Section 551.15 Ceremony Performance With Knowledge Of Lack Of Authority Or Legal Impediment; Penalty.
  If any person shall undertake to join others in marriage, knowing that he is not lawfully authorized so to do, or knowing of any...
• Section 551.16 Want Of Jurisdiction Or Authority To Solemnize Marriage; Affect On Marriage.
  A marriage solemnized before an individual professing to be a district judge, common pleas court judge, district court magistrate, municipal judge, judge of probate,...
• Section 551.17 Denominational Modes Of Solemnization; Effect Of Chapter.
  The preceding provisions of this chapter, so far as they relate to the manner of solemnizing marriages, shall not affect marriages among the people...
• Section 551.18 Certificates And Records Of Marriage As Evidence.
  The original certificates and records of marriage made by the person solemnizing the marriage as prescribed in this chapter, and the record thereof made...

Last modified: October 10, 2016