Sec. 3. A marriage is void if the parties to the marriage are more closely related than second cousins. However, a marriage is not void if:
(1) the marriage was solemnized after September 1, 1977;
(2) the parties to the marriage are first cousins; and
(3) both of the parties were at least sixty-five (65) years of age when the marriage was solemnized.
[Pre-1997 Recodification Citation: 31-7-6-3.]
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.3.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 11. Family Law: Marriage
31-11-8-0.3. Legalization of Certain Marriages Between First Cousins
31-11-8-1. Marriages Void Without Legal Proceedings
31-11-8-2. Prior Existing Marriage
31-11-8-3. Marriage to Close Relative; Marriages Between Cousins; Exceptions
31-11-8-4. Mentally Incompetent Persons
31-11-8-5. Common Law Marriages Entered Into After January 1, 1958
31-11-8-6. Foreign Marriage Solemnized Between Indiana Residents to Evade Indiana Law