Indiana Statutes
§ 31-11-8-3 — Marriage to close relative; marriages between cousins; exceptions
A marriage is void if the parties to the marriage are more closely related than second cousins. However, a marriage is not void if:
(1)the marriage was solemnized after September 1, 1977;
(2)the parties to the marriage are first cousins; and
(3)both of the parties were at least sixty-five (65) years of age
when the marriage was solemnized.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-6-3.]
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3.
Nearby Sections
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§ 31-10-1-1
Purpose of recodification act§ 31-10-1-2
Statutory construction§ 31-10-1-3
Effect on existing rights and liabilities§ 31-10-1-5
References to repealed or replaced statutes§ 31-10-1-7
References to rules§ 31-10-2-1
Policy and purpose§ 31-10-2-3
Rights of persons with a disability§ 31-11-0.1-1
"Repealed statutes"§ 31-11-1-1
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