can i marry my cousin.
2007-03-23 04:14:08 · 21 answers · asked by sally ann 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Funny you should ask that, I just read an article.
The answer is not a flat out NO, as so many stated. It depends on where you live.
Hope this link helps.
2007-03-23 04:26:48 · answer #1 · answered by uisignorant 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It actually depends on the state and how close of a cousin.
If this person is the son/daughter of one of your parents sibling, then i believe all states outlaw that.
Now, if it's kinda of like, my cousins kids cousin, how i call cousin, then i think, you need to figure out to what degree you are related and look into the laws for your particular state/country.
Before i go, users calling this person names or making judgmental remarks before knowing the complete facts are morons. I call my cousins, kids, kids, my cousins.. In fact they are not, but i still call them that and that is what we consider ourselves.
Also, to the user who posted this question, realize that if this is something you're seriously thinking about, and this is an actual first or second cousin, then be prepared to lose family and friends.
Try these links.
http://www.cousincouples.com/ info on cousins couples.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cousin figure out to what degree
http://marriage.about.com/cs/marriagelicenses/a/cousin.htm
find out what the law is for your situation
2007-03-23 04:42:51 · answer #2 · answered by klgemini29 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check ur local state laws some states require at least second or third cousins one of the reasons being marrying next of kin results in children of special needs and a multitude of health problems
2007-03-23 04:19:35 · answer #3 · answered by mmbmw2000 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No because it's incest.
Why are you thinking this way? Are you lacking of partner's of the opposite sex? Or have you been cohabiting and having sexual relationship with your cousin? Chances are if you do, offspring of incest will have severe birth defects. Is that what you want? Does your family know?
2007-03-23 04:27:31 · answer #4 · answered by shida2606 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Y sure mary ann, aint nuttin wrong with that the coser the kin the deeper it go in, hell look at me an ma, wez kin dont no how but we came from the same family tree, hell both on the same side of that tree. hey is that hillbillly cousin jr commin, i sure hope he got his sister wit him she so Pretty, she make my stomach churn caaaut dog she is wit him look at my wood see it growin mary ann.
2007-03-23 05:36:05 · answer #5 · answered by 100pacentcrasy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the laws where you live.....but with the millions of men in this country you can't find one that is not within your family? Maybe you should move to the city, County Mouse!
2007-03-23 04:26:22 · answer #6 · answered by Tangled Web 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you can...
There is absolutely no scientific genetic prohibition against
marrying your cousin....This has been known for about 15 yrs.
Genetic Brothers & Sisters of the same parents are the only
problem.....1st, 2nd, 3rd. etc. cousins are all fine...
2007-03-23 04:25:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
well yeah you can but should you? some cultures accept this and rich families do it to keep the money in the family...it may affect the kids you decide to have but it's not unheard of.
2007-03-23 04:19:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No you shouldn't. Is your mom and dad cousins?
2007-03-23 04:23:10 · answer #9 · answered by bluemist 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
here is where you can fnd what states are legal and what are not scroll down half the page and it will tell you http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incest
2007-03-23 04:24:40 · answer #10 · answered by peachez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋