Full question:
I am a 21 year-old-girl residing in Maryland. My boyfriend had promised to marry me. Now I am pregnant, but he is not willing to marry me. Can I sue him for breach of promise to marry?
- Category: Marriage
- Subcategory: Breach of Promise to Marry
- Date:
- State: Maryland
Answer:
In Maryland, if you are pregnant, you can potentially sue your boyfriend for breach of promise to marry. However, the promise must be supported by additional evidence beyond your own testimony. According to Md. FAMILY LAW Code Ann. § 3-102:
- Generally, a person cannot sue for breach of promise to marry unless they are pregnant.
- A claim cannot be based solely on the plaintiff's uncorroborated testimony.
To pursue this action, you will need to provide corroborating evidence of the promise to marry.
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