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807 DAYS AGO | 9.21.2023
Michigan bans child marriage, raises legal age to marry to 18
You must be 18 years old to get married in Michigan. This week, Gov Whitmer signed legislation to ban the marriage of minors in the state, without exception....
813 DAYS AGO | 9.15.2023
Ex-clerk Kim Davis ordered to pay $100,000 to same-sex couple for violating t...
Good news! Ex-county clerk Kim Davis has been ordered to pay $100,000 in damages for refusing to issue a marriage license to same-sex partners David Ermold a...
820 DAYS AGO | 9.8.2023
City of Boston removes gender markers from marriage licenses
The City of Boston just removed gender markers from marriage licenses and applications! Beginning this week, applicants are no longer required to register th...
821 DAYS AGO | 9.7.2023
Navajo Nation lawmakers reconsider ban on same-sex marriage
Learn about current and ongoing efforts to repeal the 2005 Diné Marriage Act, which bans same-sex marriage within the Navajo Nation. Legislation No. 0139-23 ...
822 DAYS AGO | 9.6.2023
Interracial marriage protections are now codified in New Jersey law
NJ Gov. Phil Murphy signed a new law on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, that ensures all New Jersey marriage laws be read with race neutral intent. Effective immedia...
851 DAYS AGO | 8.8.2023
New Hampshire introduces mobile marriage license services for people with med...
Learn about the new accommodations offered by town and city clerks in New Hampshire for individuals and couples who are unable to appear in person for a marr...
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863 DAYS AGO | 7.27.2023
Colorado extends provisions for online marriage license appointments
Colorado legislators extend provisions for online marriage license appointments, will allow couples to meet with county clerk or recorder online via audio-vi...
866 DAYS AGO | 7.24.2023
In Support of the "Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act of 2023”
Learn more about H.R. 4602, and how this legislation would help to protect marriage equality for LGBTQ+ couples at the federal level. The ‘Amend the Code for...
871 DAYS AGO | 7.19.2023
Illinois Repeals Old Laws to Protect Marriage Equality
Learn about amendments to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act that strengthen protections for marriage equality in the state. Three laws ha...
876 DAYS AGO | 7.14.2023
How to Get Married in Virginia - Planning a Wedding in ‘The Old Dominion’
A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Virginia - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, plan ...
894 DAYS AGO | 6.26.2023
Connecticut becomes 9th state to ban child marriage, raises age to marry to 1...
It's official: The legal age to marry in Connecticut is 18 years old, effective July 1, 2023. There are no exceptions for minors, making CT the 9th state to ...
915 DAYS AGO | 6.5.2023
Connecticut lawmakers vote to raise legal age to marry to 18 years old
Legislation to raise Connecticut’s legal marriage age to 18 years old has passed the House and Senate, and is on its way to Gov. Ned Lamont’s desk for final ...
920 DAYS AGO | 5.31.2023
Maine lawmakers enact bill to ban child marriage, raise legal age to marry to...
Lawmakers in Maine passed legislation this week to prohibit the marriage of minors and raise the legal age to apply for a marriage license to 18 years old. T...
934 DAYS AGO | 5.17.2023
Lawmakers in Wisconsin want to eliminate the waiting period to remarry after ...
Learn about legislation in Wisconsin that would remove the 6 month mandatory waiting period between divorce and remarriage -- allowing couples to apply for t...
940 DAYS AGO | 5.11.2023
Michigan lawmakers consider a ban on child marriage
Learn about current efforts in Michigan to raise the minimum age requirement to marry: House Bill 4293 would eliminate exceptions for the marriage of minors,...