The order of guardians in marriage is as follows: 1. The father, then the one he specifies in a will, then the paternal grandfather, even if he ascends, then the son, then the full brother, then whoever the woman chooses from: the son’s son, even if he descends, then the paternal brother, then the son of the full brother, then the son of the paternal brother, even if they descend, then the full uncle, then the paternal uncle, or whoever the Court appoints from among them, or the judge himself/herself. 2. If the guardians are equal in rank, the one appointed by the woman shall take precedence. If she does not appoint one, then any guardian of them may undertake the marriage contract. 3. If the woman’s guardian is unable to attend or cannot be informed, the Court shall, upon the request of the woman or any interested party, transfer the guardianship of marriage to the next guardian. 4. It is forbidden to get a girl married without her consent, and in all cases, the marriage contract shall include proof of consent.
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