2007-07-03 11:24:24 · 15 answers · asked by jboo4sho 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
NO sweety. You will not go to jail, but you will have a hard time finding someone to marry you, all depending on what State we're talking about. Good luck with your question. I have to admit I haven't seen many of these!!!
2007-07-03 11:30:03 · answer #1 · answered by HOPE 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to marry immediate family in many states but you don't generally go to jail for it, you just can't get married. No one will marry you so you can't be legally married. You could have a non-binding ceremony and live a "married" life. Then it would depend on the family members involved. I don't think a parent can have sexual relations with a child regardless of age, otherwise I think age is the determining factor. First cousins actually can marry in most states, at most they generally make you get genetic counseling. I hope this helps.
2007-07-03 18:35:55 · answer #2 · answered by hattiefrederick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Typically the state won't allow family members to marry. It depends on how close the person is to you but if you are doing it in most of the US states, they won't issue a marriage license so no need to worry about jail. If somehow you slip by and then it is found out later that you married someone you shouldn't have been able to legally marry, the state can invalidate the marriage.
2007-07-03 18:32:51 · answer #3 · answered by summer 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on which one. I'm pretty sure you'll go to jail if you married an immediate family member. If it's against the law you might go to jail if you married an aunt, uncle or 1st cousin.
2007-07-03 18:28:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should go to jail if you marry a family member.
2007-07-03 19:45:59 · answer #5 · answered by Alicia F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might.
You can only marry a first cousin after the age of 65. If the bloodline is further away, no.
2007-07-03 19:43:45 · answer #6 · answered by weddrev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. If they're a close family member, you simply won't be granted a license to wed, so even if you did find a officiant to do a ceremony, it wouldn't be legally binding.
2007-07-03 19:25:53 · answer #7 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wouldn't be legally recognized in many states....and your babies would have high chances of birth defects and retardation.
If you like web-toed possum babies go for it. Break out the Happy Birthday Uncle Dad card and have a ball.
2007-07-04 21:12:24 · answer #8 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you do that in the first place?
2007-07-03 18:29:22 · answer #9 · answered by vancie121 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
In some states yes.
2007-07-03 18:31:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋