Code of Virginia - Title 20 Domestic Relations - Chapter 3 Unlawful Marriages Generally

  • 20-38 Description unavailable
    Repealed by Acts 1975, c. 644. ...
  • 20-38.1 Certain marriages prohibited
    (a) The following marriages are prohibited: (1) A marriage entered into prior to the dissolution of an earlier marriage of one of the parties; (2) ...
  • 20-39 Prohibition continues notwithstanding dissolution of previous marriage
    In the cases mentioned in § 20-38.1, in which the relationship is founded on a marriage, the prohibition shall continue in force, notwithstanding the dissolution ...
  • 20-40 Punishment for violation of such prohibition; leaving Commonwealth to avoid
    If any person marry in violation of § 20-38.1 he shall be confined in jail not exceeding six months, or fined not exceeding $500, in ...
  • 20-41 , 20-42
    Repealed by Acts 1975, c. 589. ...
  • 20-43 Bigamous marriages void without decree
    All marriages which are prohibited by law on account of either of the parties having a former wife or husband then living shall be absolutely ...
  • 20-44 Description unavailable
    Repealed by Acts 1975, c. 589. ...
  • 20-45 Description unavailable
    Repealed by Acts 1975, c. 644. ...
  • 20-45.1 Void marriages
    (a) All marriages which are prohibited by § 20-38.1 or where either or both of the parties are, at the time of the solemnization of ...
  • 20-45.2 Marriage between persons of same sex
    A marriage between persons of the same sex is prohibited. Any marriage entered into by persons of the same sex in another state or jurisdiction ...
  • 20-45.3 Civil unions between persons of same sex
    A civil union, partnership contract or other arrangement between persons of the same sex purporting to bestow the privileges or obligations of marriage is prohibited. ...
  • 20-46 , 20-47
    Repealed by Acts 1985, c. 421. ...
  • 20-48 Minimum age of marriage with consent of parents
    The minimum age at which persons may marry, with consent of the parent or guardian, shall be sixteen. In case of pregnancy when either party ...
  • 20-49 When consent required and how given
    If any person intending to marry is under eighteen years of age and has not been previously married, the consent of the father or mother ...

Last modified: April 3, 2009