Kansas § 23-2502 Common-law marriage

Kansas Statutes

§ 23-2502 — Common-law marriage

Kansas § 23-2502

Ch. 23KANSAS FAMILY LAW CODE

Art. 25MARRIAGE

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Bluebook

Kan. Stat. Ann. § 23-2502 (2026).

Text

The state of Kansas shall not recognize a common-law marriage contract if either party to the marriage contract is under 18 years of age.

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Legislative History

L. 2011, ch. 26, § 2; July 1.

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Retroactivity

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Retroactivity of 2012 amendments

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Title and application of act

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Definitions

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Determination of father and child relationship; who may bring action; when action may be brought; revocation of acknowledgment

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