Personal Status Law

Article 20 — Article (20) Marriage of a Prodigal, Lunatic, or Idiot

Chapter Three: Marriage

1. A male who has reached the age of majority and is prodigal or has become prodigal may get himself married. The guardian over property, before intercourse, may object to what exceeds twice the usual dowry. The exception to this is the waiver of financial rights arising from marriage. 2. The court may authorize the marriage of a lunatic or idiot based on the guardian’s request, after the following conditions are met: a. This marriage is in the interest of the lunatic or idiot. b. The other party accepts to marry him after informing her of his condition. c. That the guardian submits a medical report approved by a governmental body on the case of lunacy or idiocy, indicating the possibility of transmitting it to his offspring.

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