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The laws vary from state to state, but in most places it is legal to do so. Check the laws for your specific state.
While there has always been a fear that severe birth defects will come about if cousins decide to have children, there is no evidence to support it. It is only after several generations of first cousins getting married that the gene pool starts to deteriorate to the point of increasing the risks of problems.
Marriage laws are state laws, not city ordinances. The state of New York allows first cousins to get married.
Yes, you can marry a first cousin in New Jersey. You can't marry a first cousin in Ohio or Texas.
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Will the state take half of an estate if there was no will and a second cousin is the closest living relative?
Depends on the state. In New York, second cousins do not take anything via intestacy (this is assuming that you are using the term "second cousin" correctly). In NY if a second cousin is the closest living relative to the decedent, then then entire estate escheats to the State.
Is it illegal to marry you cousin in GA?
In Georgia, it is legal to marry your first cousin.
Is it against the law to marry a family member in New York state?
It depends on the family member. If it's a cousin, that's one thing. A sibling, parent, son or daughter, etc.--not OK.
What are the release dates for Must We Marry - 1928?
Must We Marry - 1928 was released on: USA: 1 December 1928 (New York City, New York)
What are the release dates for Marry in Haste - 1924?
Marry in Haste - 1924 was released on: USA: 1 February 1924 (New York City, New York)
Can you marry a first cousin in New Hampshire?
Marriage between first cousins is prohibited in the state of New Hampshire.
Can you marry your cusion?
No because they are blood related to you , and u should not really . That is not true! you can marry your cousin in the following states: California Alaska Hawaii Colorado New Mexico Texas Tennessee Alabama Georgia Florida South Carolina Virgina Maryland Delaware New Jersey Connecticut Rhode Island Massachusetts New York New Hampshire Vermont and some other states that put some restrictions on the TYPE of cousin-marriage or the rights of it.
Can a Florida notary marry someone in new york?
No.
What are the release dates for Women Men Marry - 1922?
Women Men Marry - 1922 was released on: USA: 2 December 1922 (New York City, New York)
Can you marry an illegal alien in new york?
Yes, but the person you marry still remains a immigrant
Does Pennsylvania recognize marriages between cousins performed in another state?
Pennsylvania bans the marriage of first cousins. Most other states on the Eastern Sea board (with exception to Delaware and New Hampshire) allow first cousin marriage and all of the states in the south (east of Arkansas and south of Kentucky) allow it.
Where in the new testament does it talk about having a relationship with your second cousin as a sin?
Old, not new.
