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Second cousin marriage?

Asked Mar 7, 2008, 11:51 AM — 7 Answers
Hello,

I was wondering if it is legal to marry your second cousin? It would be very useful if someone could settle this question - 20 bucks is riding on it!

Thanks,
Kate

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Mar 7, 2008, 11:54 AM
I grew up in KY and always heard it was legal as long as they were not first cousins. Not sure how true this is though.
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Mar 7, 2008, 11:58 AM
State Laws Regarding Marriages Between First Cousins Here's something I found, it may be helpful.
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Mar 7, 2008, 12:17 PM
Nothing says loving like marrying your cousin!
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Mar 10, 2008, 12:47 PM
I am 100% certain that it is, in fact, legal to marry your second cousin, but not your first. It is weird, I know, but that is what makes it so interesting. Yup, definitely true that, I repeat, you CANNOT marry your second cousin, but you CAN marry your first. I am a marriage lawyer, so there is no way that I am wrong. I hope this helps answer your question.
Whoever disagrees with me is a moron.
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Mar 10, 2008, 01:02 PM
Depends on where you are from check with your local law offices
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Mar 25, 2008, 11:58 PM
This site lists the states that allow various degrees of cousin marriages
Cousin Couples - Support for kissing cousins
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Mar 26, 2008, 07:26 AM
As far as I know it's legal and you can even marry your first cousin in NY.
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