Art. 1547. Judicial authorization; compelling reasons
Upon application by a minor of the age of sixteen or seventeen, the judge may
authorize the marriage when there is a compelling reason why the marriage should take
place. The court shall consider the best interest of the minor prospective spouse.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §15, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2019, No. 401, §3.