Sec. 6.104. DISCRETIONARY ANNULMENT OF UNDERAGE MARRIAGE. (a) An annulment under Section 6.102 of a marriage may be granted at the discretion of the court sitting without a jury.
(b) In exercising its discretion, the court shall consider the pertinent facts concerning the welfare of the parties to the marriage, including whether the female is pregnant.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 52 (S.B. 432), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 1 - The Marriage Relationship
Subtitle C - Dissolution of Marriage
Chapter 6 - Suit for Dissolution of Marriage
Subchapter B. Grounds for Annulment
Section 6.102. Annulment of Marriage of Person Under Age 18
Section 6.103. Underage Annulment Barred by Adulthood
Section 6.104. Discretionary Annulment of Underage Marriage
Section 6.105. Under Influence of Alcohol or Narcotics
Section 6.107. Fraud, Duress, or Force
Section 6.108. Mental Incapacity
Section 6.109. Concealed Divorce
Section 6.110. Marriage Less Than 72 Hours After Issuance of License