Glenda Martinez Smith, Petitioner v. J. Alan Smith, Respondent — Lawson, J., Concurring

Summary

Justice Lawson concurs with the majority, emphasizing that the plain‑language reading of the statute should give effect to both the “right to marry” and the “subject to court approval” language without adding a prior‑approval requirement. He critiques the dissent for narrowing the statutory phrase and argues that the Legislature’s intent is best served by allowing approval before or after the marriage.