Impediments.—Marriage is prohibited between ascendants and descendants of every degree, and between brothers and sisters of the half as well as the whole blood, and between uncles and nieces, or aunts and nephews, whether the relationship is legitimate or illegitimate.
Marriage of whites with negroes or mulattoes is also prohibited.
A marriage license is required.
Celebration.—The law prescribes no particular form of solemnization, but the parties must declare in the presence of the celebrant that they take each other as husband and wife. Two witnesses must be present.
Causes for Absolute Divorce:
1. Adultery.
2. Extreme cruelty.
3. Wilful desertion for one year.
4. Wilful neglect for one year.
5. Habitual intemperance for one year.