Can I obtain a marriage license without the consent of my conservator?

Full question:

I am a resident of Connecticut. I am living under the supervision of a conservator. The court has appointed a conservator to manage my daily life due to my physical limitations. Can I obtain a marriage license without the consent of the conservator?

  • Category: Marriage
  • Date:
  • State: Connecticut

Answer:

In Connecticut, a marriage license cannot be issued to a person under the supervision of a conservator, without the written consent of the conservator. The consent should be signed and acknowledged before a person authorized to take acknowledgments and should be filed with the registrar. It is envisaged in Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-29 which reads as:
“(a) No marriage license may be issued to any applicant under the supervision or control of a conservator, appointed in accordance with sections 45a-644 to 45a-662, inclusive, unless the written consent of the conservator, signed and acknowledged before a person authorized to take acknowledgments of conveyances under the provisions of section 47-5a, or authorized to take acknowledgments in any other state or country, is filed with the registrar.
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FAQs

In Connecticut, the powers of a conservator can vary based on the court's order but typically include managing the individual's financial affairs, making healthcare decisions, handling personal affairs, ensuring the individual receives necessary medical care, managing property, making decisions about living arrangements, and representing the individual in legal matters. These powers are designed to protect the interests of the person under conservatorship.