Title 5. Children — Subtitle 2A. Authorization for a Minor to Marry

the petitioner’s full name, gender, date of birth, and address, including the length of time the petitioner has resided at the address;

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;

a statement explaining how the parties met and how long they have known each other;

a copy of any criminal records concerning either party and a copy of any peace order or protective order issued against either party;

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

the name and last known address of each living parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the petitioner.

information on the rights and responsibilities of:

referral information for legal aid agencies;

information on State and national hotlines for child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking; and

information related to impacts and outcomes of child marriage in the United States; and

Neither the wishes of the parents, guardians, or legal custodians of the petitioner nor the fact that the petitioner or the intended spouse of the petitioner is pregnant is sufficient evidence to determine that marriage is in the best interest of the petitioner.

There is a rebuttable presumption that marriage is not in the best interests of the petitioner if all the parents, guardians, or legal custodians of the petitioner oppose the petition.

the petitioner is at least 17 years old;

the petitioner seeks to marry voluntarily and free from force, coercion, and fraud; and

the petitioner is mature and capable of self–sufficiency and self–support.

the intended spouse of the petitioner:

one party is pregnant or has a child with the other party that evidences that the petitioner was the victim of a sexual crime committed by the intended spouse; or

a protective order or peace order was issued against the intended spouse of the petitioner, regardless of whether the petitioner was the person to be protected.