# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 2. Marriage

### Subtitle 2. Valid Marriages; Void Marriages

#### Section 2-201

(a) This section may not be construed to invalidate any other provision of this title.

(b) Only a marriage between two individuals who are not otherwise prohibited from marrying is valid in this State.

#### Section 2-202

(a) Any marriage performed in this State that is prohibited by this section is void.

(b)

  (1) An individual may not marry the individual's:

    (i) grandparent;

    (ii) parent;

    (iii) child;

    (iv) sibling; or

    (v) grandchild.

  (2) An individual who violates any provision of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of $1,500.

(c)

  (1) An individual may not marry the individual's:

    (i) grandparent's spouse;

    (ii) spouse's grandparent;

    (iii) parent's sibling;

    (iv) stepparent;

    (v) spouse's parent;

    (vi) spouse's child;

    (vii) child's spouse;

    (viii) grandchild's spouse;

    (ix) spouse's grandchild; or

    (x) sibling's child.

  (2) An individual who violates any provision of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of $500.

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Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)