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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The following marriages are prohibited:
1. A marriage entered into prior to the dissolution of an earlier marriage of one of the parties;
2. A marriage between an ancestor and descendant, or between siblings, whether the relationship is by the half or the whole blood or by adoption;
3. A marriage between an uncle or aunt and a nephew or niece, whether the relationship is by the half or the whole blood.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Virginia Code Title 20. Domestic Relations § 20-38.1. Certain marriages prohibited - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/va/title-20-domestic-relations/va-code-sect-20-38-1/
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