X is Z's legal guardian and Z is 16 years old, they are madly in love and want to get married. X approaches you for advice on their future marriage. What is the legal status of the... X is Z's legal guardian and Z is 16 years old, they are madly in love and want to get married. X approaches you for advice on their future marriage. What is the legal status of their marriage?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for legal advice regarding the validity of a marriage between a legal guardian and their ward who is a minor. It presents multiple choices related to the legal status of such a marriage.
Answer
A civil marriage between a legal guardian and their ward will be invalid.
The marriage is invalid due to the legal guardian-ward relationship and the minor status of Z.
Answer for screen readers
The marriage is invalid due to the legal guardian-ward relationship and the minor status of Z.
More Information
Marriages between a legal guardian and their ward are considered invalid due to conflicts of interest and the protective role of guardianship.
Tips
Mistaking a minor's ability to consent as being equivalent to legal capacity to marry.
Sources
- United States' Child Marriage Problem: Study Findings (April 2021) - unchainedatlast.org
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