Who can get married

Relatives you may be able to marry

You may be able to marry someone related by marriage or civil partnership if:

  • both of you are over 21
  • the younger person has not lived with the older person as a child before age 18

This includes:

  • child of a former spouse or civil partner
  • former spouse or civil partner of a parent or grandparent
  • grandchild of a former spouse or civil partner

Speak to your registrar if you are unsure.

Page last modified: 15 July 2025