Full question:
I live in Maryland and am in a live-in-relationship with my boyfriend for three years. I am pregnant now, and now he is planning to leave me. Is there any law in Maryland that, I would be compensated for his conduct?
- Category: Marriage
- Subcategory: Minor
- Date:
- State: Maryland
Answer:
Maryland law provides action for a breach of promise to marry. If the individual is pregnant, then, a cause of action for breach of promise to marry can be brought. Thus, you may approach a court for breach of promise to marry. The court may grant judgment for damages only on corroboration of Plaintiff’s testimony. The provision related to the action for breach of promise to marry is provided under Md. FAMILY LAW Code Ann. § 3-102. This reads as follows: “(a) In general. -- 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) Corroboration required. -- 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.”
(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) Corroboration required. -- 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.”
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