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305 DAYS AGO | 3.12.2024
Washington State Just Banned Child Marriage
Gov. Inslee signed a bill into law on Thursday raising the legal minimum age to marry in Washington State to 18 years old, without exception. This change wil...
348 DAYS AGO | 1.29.2024
How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Maine to Officiate a Wedding?
We break down how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Maine and whether you'll need to purchase and file credentials for minister registra...
360 DAYS AGO | 1.17.2024
Banning Child Marriage: Four States Consider Legislation to Raise Legal Age t...
Four states are considering child marriage bans in 2024, with legislation that would raise the legal age of consent to marry to 18 years old. Learn about eff...
362 DAYS AGO | 1.15.2024
Washington State is One Step Closer to Child Marriage Ban in 2024
Learn about legislation to outlaw child marriage in Washington State. The members of the WA House of Representatives voted unanimously in favor of HB 1455 th...
369 DAYS AGO | 1.8.2024
Proposed Changes to Marriage Laws in 2024: Marriage Legislation to Watch in Y...
Learn about potential changes to marriage laws in your state in 2024, including proposed legislation in New York, New Jersey, Nebraska, Missouri, Virginia, U...
478 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....
487 DAYS AGO | 9.12.2023
How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Connecticut to Officiate a We...
Learn how much it costs to become an ordained minister online in Connecticut, whether you’ll pay more for minister registration to officiate a wedding, and h...
565 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 ...