Family law: marriage and divorce; authority to solemnize marriage; modify. Amends sec. 16 of 1846 RS 83 (MCL 551.16). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0285'25
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Overview
This bill clarifies the validity of marriages performed by certain individuals. Specifically, it ensures that a marriage solemnized by a district judge, common pleas court judge, district court magistrate, municipal judge, judge of probate, judge of a federal court, mayor, county clerk, or designated county clerk employee, or a religious leader authorized to perform marriages, will not be deemed void if the individuals involved believed they were legally married. The bill is contingent on the passage of Senate Bill 285.
Key provisions
- Expands the list of authorized individuals to solemnize marriages to include designated county clerk employees.
- Clarifies that a marriage performed by these authorized individuals is not void.
- Specifies that the validity of the marriage is not affected by a lack of jurisdiction if the individuals involved believed they were lawfully married.
- Requires Senate Bill 285 to be enacted for this bill to take effect.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking to marry
- Judges and court officials
- County Clerks
- Religious leaders authorized to perform marriages
Notable changes
- Broadens the definition of who can legally solemnize a marriage.
- Provides assurance regarding the validity of marriages performed by expanded categories of officiants.
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