§ 5-2A-01
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§5–2A–01.
(a)A minor who is 17 years old may file a petition in the minor’s own name for authorization to marry in the circuit court for the county in which the minor resides.
(b)A petition for authorization to marry shall contain the following:
(1)the petitioner’s full name, gender, date of birth, and address, including the length of time the petitioner has resided at the address;
(2)the intended spouse’s full name, gender, date of birth, and address, including the length of time the intended spouse has resided at the address;
(3)a statement explaining how the parties met and how long they have known each other;
(4)a copy of any criminal records concerning either party and a copy of any peace order or protective order issued against either party;
(5)evidence that the minor is mature and capable of self–sufficiency and self–support independent of the minor’s parents, guardian, legal custodian, or intended spouse; and
(6)the name and last known address of each living parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the petitioner.