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North Dakota Century Code Title 14. Domestic Relations and Persons § 14-03-01. What constitutes marriage--Spouse defined

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Marriage is a personal relation arising out of a civil contract between one man and one woman to which the consent of the parties is essential. The marriage relation may be entered into, maintained, annulled, or dissolved only as provided by law. A spouse refers only to a person of the opposite sex who is a husband or a wife.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 14. Domestic Relations and Persons § 14-03-01. What constitutes marriage--Spouse defined - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-14-domestic-relations-and-persons/nd-cent-code-sect-14-03-01/

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