COMMON PLEAS COURT OF CLARK COUNTY, OHIO



COMMON PLEAS COURT OF CLARK COUNTY, OHIO

DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION

JUVENILE SECTION

APPLICATION FOR MARRIAGE CONSENT

OHIO REVISED CODE SECTION 3101.02

JUVENILE RULE 42

1. You must apply to the juvenile court for marriage consent in cases where the one or both of the persons to be married are 17 years of age. If only one person is 17 years of age, the other person to be joined in marriage cannot be more than four years older.

2. In determining whether to file an order granting the marriage consent, the juvenile court must:

A. Consult with any of the following for each party to the intended marriage who is 17 years of age: a parent; a surviving parent; a parent who is designated the residential parent and legal custodian by a court of competent jurisdiction; a guardian; or either of the following who has been awarded permanent custody by a court exercising juvenile jurisdiction: an adult person; the department of job and family services or any child welfare organization certified by the department.

B. Appoint an attorney as guardian ad litem for each party to the intended marriage who is 17 years of age.

C. Determine all of the following:

1. Each party to the intended marriage who is 17 has entered the armed services of the United States, has become employed and self-subsisting, or has otherwise become independent from the care and control of the party’s parent, guardian or custodian.

2. For each party to the intended marriage who is 17 the decision of that party to marry is free from force or coercion.

3. The intended marriage and emancipation is in the best interests of each party to the intended marriage who is 17 years of age.

3. You may complete and file an Application for Marriage Consent in the clerk’s office of the Juvenile Court Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Both parties to the intended marriage must be present as well as the person(s) listed above required for a party who is 17 years of age. A fee in the amount of $50.00 for court costs will be accessed in this action. The filing fee must be paid at the time of your application. Bringing a completed Consent to Marry Information Sheet (below) will lessen your time in the clerk’s office for filing.

4. After the filing of application, the court will appoint a guardian ad litem and schedule the matter for a hearing before the judge or magistrate. Parties requiring a guardian ad litem will be required to deposit $250.00 with that attorney prior to services being rendered.

If the court grants consent for the marriage, you will receive a certified copy of the consent of the juvenile court at your hearing. This copy will need to be presented to the Probate Court when applying for a marriage license. For further information regarding what may be required by the Probate Court, please contact that court.

DUE TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF OHIO LAW IN THESE MATTERS AND THE TIMELINES NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THEM, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT THE APPLICATION FOR MARRIAGE CONSENT BE FILED NO LESS THAN SIX WEEKS PRIOR TO THE INTENDED MARRIAGE.

CONSENT TO MARRY INFORMATION SHEET

PLEASE PRINT

PARTY ONE: Full Name:____________________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth:_________________________ Age:_______________

Current Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________ State: ______________________ Zip: ___________

School or Employment Status: ______________________________________________________________________

Parent(s) / Guardian(s) / Legal Custodian(s)

Name: _______________________________________________ Relationship: ____________________________

Current Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________ State: ______________________ Zip: ___________

Telephone Number: _________________________________

Name: _______________________________________________ Relationship: ____________________________

Current Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________ State: ______________________ Zip: ___________

Telephone Number: _________________________________

PARTY TWO: Full Name:____________________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth:_________________________ Age:_______________

Current Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________ State: ______________________ Zip: ___________

School or Employment Status: ______________________________________________________________________

Parent(s) / Guardian(s) / Legal Custodian(s)

Name: _______________________________________________ Relationship: ____________________________

Current Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________ State: ______________________ Zip: ___________

Telephone Number: _________________________________

Name: _______________________________________________ Relationship: ____________________________

Current Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________ State: ______________________ Zip: ___________

Telephone Number: _________________________________

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