Full question:
My parents live in a N.Y., and I am gonna get married in Georgia. My parents are old and can’t travel to Georgia and mark their presence in the court. How to get parental consent recorded in the court in this case?
- Category: Marriage
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- State: Georgia
Answer:
If your parents are in New York and cannot travel to Georgia, they can give their consent for your marriage at the probate court in New York. According to O.C.G.A. § 19-3-37, when you are 16 or 17 years old and need parental consent, your parents must appear in person before the judge. However, if they cannot attend due to illness or infirmity, they can submit an affidavit stating their incapacity, along with a physician's affidavit confirming their condition.
For parents living outside Georgia, they do not need to be present in Georgia. Instead, they can appear before a judicial authority in New York to consent to your marriage. If they are unable to attend due to illness, the attending physician can provide the necessary documentation. After giving consent, your parents should obtain a certificate from the judge or judicial officer, which confirms that they consented to the marriage.
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