81-2-403. Marriages prohibited and void.
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Effective 5/6/2026
81-2-403. Marriages prohibited and void.
(1)A marriage is prohibited and void if:
(a)there is a spouse living from whom the individual marrying has not been divorced;
(b)except as provided in Subsection
(2), the individual marrying is under 18 years old; or
(c)between a divorced individual and any individual other than the one from whom the divorce was secured until:
(i)the divorce decree becomes absolute; and
(ii)if an appeal is taken, until after the affirmance of the divorce decree.
(2)A marriage of an individual under 18 years old is not void if the individual:
(a)is 16 or 17 years old and obtains consent from a parent or guardian and juvenile court authorization in accordance with Section 81-2-304 ; or
(b)lawfully marries before May 14, 2019.
Amended by Chapter 155 , 2026 General Session