§ 1 Marriage of man to certain relatives prohibited
§ 2 Marriage of woman to certain relatives prohibited
§ 3 Application of Secs. 1 and 2
§ 4 Polygamy prohibited; exception
§ 6 Marriage during existence of former marriage; validity
§ 7 Marriage of minors prohibited
§ 8 Prohibited marriages void without judgment
§ 10 Prohibited foreign marriages; null and void
§ 14 Determination of validity of marriage
§ 15 Issue of certain void marriages
§ 16 Issue of marriage void by reason of nonage or insanity
§ 17 Issue of marriage void by reason of prior marriage
§ 18 Care and maintenance of children after judgment of nullity of marriage; power of court
§ 19 Intention of marriage; situs; time; fees
§ 20 Intention of marriage; written notice; oath
§ 23 Intention of marriage; notice; time and situs of receiving
§ 24 Notice of intention of marriage of person under the age of 18 prohibited
§ 25 Nonage minors; divorce; annulment; protective orders
§ 26 Intention of marriage; notice without consent; liability; cancellation
§ 27 Intention of marriage; adopted persons
§ 28 Certificate of intention of marriage; delivery; time
§ 29 Certificate of intention of marriage; issuance to immigrants
§ 30 Certificate of intention of marriage; dispensing with three days’ notice
§ 31 Certificate of intention of marriage; prohibition of alteration
§ 33A Intention of marriage; proof of age
§ 35 Refusal of certificate of intention of marriage
§ 36 Marriages without commonwealth by citizens; filing of certificate of intention of marriage
§ 37 Impediments to marriage; list; posting
§ 38 Solemnization of marriage; situs; persons authorized
§ 39 Solemnization of marriage; justice or non-resident clergymen
§ 40 Solemnization of marriage; records; returns
§ 41 Solemnization of marriage; imperfect certificates; correction
§ 42 Irregular solemnization of marriage; validity
§ 43 Solemnization of marriage by consul
§ 44 Solemnization of marriage; fees
§ 45 Evidence of marriage; record
§ 46 Evidence of marriage; certificate of consul
§ 47 Evidence of marriage; admissions; repute; cohabitation
§ 47A Breach of contract to marry not actionable
§ 47B Alienation of affection and criminal conversation not actionable
§ 48 Solemnization of marriage without authority; penalty
§ 49 Joining persons in marriage without certificate; penalty
§ 51 Violation of certain provisions of this chapter; penalty
§ 52 Violation of law concerning making notice of intention; false statements; penalty
§ 53 Certificate of intention of marriage; issuance to nonage persons; penalty
§ 54 Certificate of intention of marriage; illegal alteration; penalty
§ 56 Records and returns of marriages; failure to make; penalty
§ 57 Certificate of intention of marriage; failure to return; penalty
§ 58 Advertising to perform marriage ceremony; penalty for illegal advertising; business cards

Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws > Chapter 207 - Marriage

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Affirmed: In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Probate: Proving a will