# Family Law (GFL)

## Title 3. Breach of Promise to Marry and Alienation of Affections

### Subtitle 1

#### Section 3-101

This title is remedial and shall be construed liberally to accomplish its purpose.

#### Section 3-102

(a) Unless the individual is pregnant, an individual:

  (1) has no cause of action for breach of promise to marry; and

  (2) may not bring an action for breach of promise to marry regardless of where the cause of action arose.

(b) In an action for damages for breach of promise to marry, a judgment for the plaintiff may not be entered on the uncorroborated testimony of the plaintiff.

#### Section 3-103

(a) An individual has no cause of action for alienation of affections.

(b) An individual may not bring an action for alienation of affections regardless of where the cause of action arose.

#### Section 3-104

(a) A contract for payment or settlement of a claim abolished or prohibited by this title is void and unenforceable.

(b) A holder in due course may enforce a negotiable instrument for payment or settlement of a claim prohibited by this title.

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