----- Original Message ----- From: "Ruth McMahon" <mcmahonrl@chartermi.net> The reason a couple were married in probate court was that either the bride or groom were underage. That is not necessarily true. My husband and I were married by a probate judge and I assure you that we were both well over the age of 21. If you marry at the county level, the Probate Judge is the one who normally performs marriages. Jan