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135 "Marriage Laws" Category Articles
16 DAYS AGO | 2.28.2025
Can a Dog Officiate a Wedding? These States Allow Fido to Lead the Ceremony
Learn how your dog can serve as a ceremonial wedding officiant in states where couples can 'self-solemnize.' Your dog pretends to deliver the script as co-of...
66 DAYS AGO | 1.9.2025
You’ll Want to Keep an Eye on This Marriage Legislation in 2025
US lawmakers want to overturn same-sex marriage equality, pass new child marriage bans & more ✔ Click to read proposed changes to state marriage laws in 2025
93 DAYS AGO | 12.13.2024
These States Will Feel it First if Obergefell is Overturned
Will Obergefell v. Hodges be overturned? Here’s what could happen in states that banned same sex marriage before the 2015 Supreme Court decision.
95 DAYS AGO | 12.11.2024
Proposed Law Would Let Officials Refuse to Marry Same-Sex Couples in South Ca...
Read about legislation that would allow elected officials in South Carolina to recuse themselves from performing same-sex marriages or issuing marriage licen...
100 DAYS AGO | 12.6.2024
Missouri Lawmakers Consider Raising Marriage Age to 18 in 2025
Missouri lawmakers might raise the legal marriage age to 18, banning child marriage in the state. Click here to read more about the pre-filed legislation.
101 DAYS AGO | 12.5.2024
Syracuse Judge Refuses to Marry Same-Sex Couple in Courthouse Wedding
Syracuse City Court judge refused to marry a same-sex couple in a courthouse wedding. Click to read more & learn how to support marriage equality in your com...
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128 DAYS AGO | 11.8.2024
Good News! Voters in Three States Pass Marriage Equality Protections
Voters pass amendments to protect marriage equality for LGBTQ+ couples in Hawaii, California, and Colorado. Good news for marriage rights this 2024 election ...
179 DAYS AGO | 9.18.2024
Same-Sex Marriage Bans On The Ballot In California & Hawaii
Statewide ballots in California and Hawaii would remove same-sex marriage bans from their state constitutions. (Prop 3 / marriage equality)
181 DAYS AGO | 9.16.2024
How Common is Child Marriage in California? A Count is Coming
California child marriage under scrutiny as lawmakers pass a bill to count the total number of underage marriages in the state. (SB-575)
212 DAYS AGO | 8.16.2024
Congress Takes a Closer Look at Child Marriage in the US
Congress considers a bill to study child marriage in US, may establish new state and federal policies & grants to assess, restrict or ban child marriage
222 DAYS AGO | 8.6.2024
Can Your Pet Be a Wedding Witness? Not Exactly…
Ask AMM: Can a dog's paw print be considered a witness signature? Can a pet be a witness on a marriage license? Get info on legal wedding witness requirements!
247 DAYS AGO | 7.12.2024
New Hampshire Child Marriage Ban in Effect in 2025
The New Hampshire child marriage law is in effect on Jan 1, 2025. What to know if you’re a wedding officiant or applying for a NH marriage license!
258 DAYS AGO | 7.1.2024
New Virginia Marriage Equality Law Goes Into Effect Today
New Virginia marriage law protects same-sex, LGBTQ+, and interracial couples. See how the change impacts AMM Ministers and wedding officiants in Virginia.
261 DAYS AGO | 6.28.2024
Virginia’s Child Marriage Ban in Effect Soon, Plus Protections for Marriage R...
Virginia marriage laws effective July 1, 2024 protect constitutional right to marry and ban child marriage by raising legal marriage age in Virginia
278 DAYS AGO | 6.11.2024
Delaware Might Simplify Marriage Process for Parolees
Learn about proposed changes to Delaware state marriage laws which determine how people on parole or probation apply for a marriage license. A substitute Sen...