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Prohibited Marriages in Massachusetts

Prohibited Marriages in Massachusetts

By law certain people cannot marry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including:

  • Most relatives, including, but not limited to step children and in laws (see MGL c 201 §1,2) even if there is a later divorce (see MGL c 201 §3)
  • Polygamy (see MGL c 201 §4)
  • Minors (see MGL c 201 §7)
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