Sec. 1.
Marriage is inherently a unique relationship between a man and a woman. As a matter of public policy, this state has a special interest in encouraging, supporting, and protecting that unique relationship in order to promote, among other goals, the stability and welfare of society and its children. A marriage contracted between individuals of the same sex is invalid in this state.
History: Add. 1996, Act 324, Imd. Eff. June 26, 1996 Compiler's Notes: Former MCL 551.1, which pertained to allowable age for contracting marriage, was repealed by Act 37 of 1951 , Eff. Sept. 28, 1951.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
R.S. of 1846 - Revised Statutes of 1846 (551.1 - 551.18)
Section 551.1 - Marriage Between Individuals of Same Sex as Invalid Contract.
Section 551.2 - Marriage as Civil Contract; Consent; License; Solemnization.
Section 551.3 - Incapacity; Persons Man Prohibited From Marrying.
Section 551.4 - Incapacity; Persons Woman Prohibited From Marrying.
Section 551.5 - Bigamy Prohibited.
Section 551.6 - Repealed. 2001, Act 9, Imd. Eff. May 29, 2001.
Section 551.8 - Repealed. 1983, Act 64, Imd. Eff. May 26, 1983.
Section 551.9 - Solemnization of Marriage; Form; Declaration by Parties; Witnesses.
Section 551.14 - Unlawful Marriage by Person Authorized to Solemnize Marriage; Penalty.
Section 551.16 - Want of Jurisdiction or Authority to Solemnize Marriage; Affect on Marriage.
Section 551.17 - Denominational Modes of Solemnization; Effect of Chapter.
Section 551.18 - Certificates and Records of Marriage as Evidence.