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You cannot marry a person who is currently residing in a state asylum.

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Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

Rooted in archaic understandings of mental health and legal consent, this old law prevented legally binding unions with those deemed 'insane' or institutionalized. It was originally meant to protect vulnerable patients from being taken advantage of by opportunistic suitors.

Source & Citation

Code/Statute: Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 20-1-102
Wyoming Domestic Relations Code

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