Can I marry my second cousin?

Answer 1

I dont know... Can you? The question is being asked wrong. Come back and ask me correctly. And if you are unsure about how to ask this question correctly, let me lighten you path...

May you legally marry your second cousin?

In my eyes... this is how to ask a question...

Answer:

Second cousin marriages are legal everywhere except South Korea.

Answer 2

That depends on the country or state that you are in. In many places it is acceptable, in others there are rules associated with it (past child bearing age). State laws in the United States vary. See link provided below.

There is no law that prohibits marriage between first cousins in the UK.

Answer 3

• Genetically speaking, yes, one can marry their second cousin.
  

:) It depends on how you look at it see im religus and i believe that Adam and Eve were the first people on earth and there children had children then there children had children ex.. then The Bible says that there would be no more close realavies getting married but im not to sure that your second cousin would be far down your family tree to marry it might be :) but know this if you are religus and you and your second want to get married then pray about it and if God answers yes then neither your parents or your family can stop it , it would be Gods will

Also when we get married to people we are getting married to like or 50 th or 60 th or 70 th cousin back to Adam and Eve :)

Answer 4

In every state it is legal to marry your second cousin. In 1/2 of the states it is legal to marry your first cousin. Check the applicable law in your state.

Answer 5

There is no law that would prevent you from marrying a third cousin. There are many states and places where you can marry your first cousin.

Answer 6

Yes, in most places. But check the law of the particular place.

Answer 7

That is normally allowed. However do either of you know of any genetic defects in your common family line.

Answer 8

This is perfectly legal, as long as she is of age.