A.R.S. 25-101
Void and prohibited marriages
A. Marriage between parents and children, including grandparents and grandchildren of every degree, between brothers and sisters of the one-half as well as the whole blood, and between uncles and nieces, aunts and nephews and between first cousins, is prohibited and void.
B. Notwithstanding subsection A, first cousins may marry if both are sixty-five years of age or older or if one or both first cousins are under sixty-five years of age, upon approval of any superior court judge in the state if proof has been presented to the judge that one of the cousins is unable to reproduce.
C. Marriage between persons of the same sex is void and prohibited.
Explanation: Incest is banned in Arizona. The major portion presently of this staute is (C), which prohibits same sex marriage by statute.
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A.R.S. 25-102
Consent required for marriage of minors
A. Persons under eighteen years of age shall not marry without the consent of the parent or guardian having custody of such person. Persons under sixteen years of age shall not marry without the consent of the parent or guardian having custody of that person and the approval of any superior court judge in the state. When both parents are living the consent of either parent is sufficient. When the parents are living apart, the consent shall be given by the parent who has the custody of the minor.
B. Before authorizing the marriage of a person who is under sixteen years of age, the court:
1. Shall require both parties to the marriage to complete premarital counseling. The court may waive this requirement if the court determines that premarital counseling is not reasonably available.
2. Must find that the minor is entering into the marriage voluntarily.
3. Must find that the marriage is in the best interests of the minor under the circumstances.
4. May require that the minor continue to attend school.
5. May require any other condition that the court determines is reasonable under the circumstances.
C. A marriage shall not take place under this section if it is prohibited by the law relating to prohibited and void marriages.
Explanation: A minor can marry, however there are specific steps that must be taken for this to happen.
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A.R.S. 25-111
Requirement of license and solemnization; covenant marriages
A. A marriage shall not be contracted by agreement without a marriage ceremony.
B. A marriage contracted within this state is not valid unless all of the following occur:
1. A license is issued as provided in this title.
2. The marriage is solemnized by a person authorized by law to solemnize marriages or by a person purporting to act in such capacity and believed in good faith by at least one of the parties to be so authorized.
3. The marriage is solemnized before the expiration of the marriage license.
C. The requirements of this section do not apply to the conversion of an existing marriage that is valid in this state to a covenant marriage that complies with the requirements of section 25-902.
Explanation: You can't agree to marry (contract) without a ceremony, a marriage license, and performed by someone with authority to marry you.
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A.R.S. 25-112
Marriages contracted in another state; validity and effect
A. Marriages valid by the laws of the place where contracted are valid in this state, except marriages that are void and prohibited by section 25-101.
B. Marriages solemnized in another state or country by parties intending at the time to reside in this state shall have the same legal consequences and effect as if solemnized in this state, except marriages that are void and prohibited by section 25-101.
C. Parties residing in this state may not evade the laws of this state relating to marriage by going to another state or country for solemnization of the marriage.
Explanation: If you were married in another state, it's acceptable so long as it's not incest or same-sex marriage. If you live here, the laws of Arizona apply no matter where you were married.
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