TITLE IV – HUSBAND AND WIFE CHAPTER 1 – MARRIAGE: GENERAL PRINCIPLES Art. 86. Marriage; definition Marriage is a legal relationship between a man and a woman that is created by civil contract. The relationship and the contract are subject to special rules prescribed by law. Acts 1987, No. 886, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
Art. 87. Contract of marriage; requirements The requirements for the contract of marriage are: The absence of legal impediment. A marriage ceremony. The free consent of the parties to take each other as husband and wife, expressed at the ceremony. Acts 1987, No. 886, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
Art. 88. Impediment of existing marriage A married person may not contract another marriage. Acts 1987, No. 886, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1988.
