First cousins can legally marry in Maine as long as they can prove they have attended genetic counselling. There is no impediment for first cousins once removed, second cousins, or beyond. Maine does not recognize marriages from outside the state that do not conform to its legislation. This article reviews the important aspects of cousin … Read more
It is illegal for first cousins to marry in Illinois with some exceptions. If the couple are both 50 or over, there is no impediment. If either is below 50 then they must produce evidence that one of the couple is infertile. More distant cousin relationships are allowed to marry. This article reviews the important … Read more
It is illegal for first cousins to marry in Arizona with some exceptions. If the couple are both 65 or over, there is no impediment. If either is below 65 then they must prove that one of the couple is infertile. More distant cousin relationships are allowed to marry. This article reviews the important aspects … Read more
It is currently illegal for first cousins to marry in Washington. First cousins once removed are also not allowed to marry. The state also does not allow marriage between half first cousins. Second cousins and other more distant relationships are allowed. This article reviews the important aspects of cousin marriage within the Evergreen State. If … Read more
It has been illegal since 2005 for first cousins to marry in Texas. The state also does not allow marriage between half first cousins. However, first cousins once removed are permitted. Second cousins and other more distant relationships are also allowed. This article reviews the important aspects of cousin marriage within the Lone Star State. … Read more
It is currently illegal for first cousins to marry in Nevada. First cousins once removed are also not allowed to marry. The state also does not allow marriage between half first cousins. Second cousins and other more distant relationships are allowed. This article reviews the important aspects of cousin marriage within the Silver State. If … Read more
It is currently illegal for first cousins to marry in West Virginia. The laws explicitly include double first cousins within the ban. First cousins once removed and other more distant relationships are allowed to marry. This article reviews the important aspects of cousin marriage within the Mountain State. If you’re not sure what double first … Read more
It is currently illegal for first cousins to marry in Wyoming. First cousins once removed and other more distant relationships are allowed to marry. This article reviews the important aspects of cousin marriage within the Cowboy State. What Do The Wyoming Marriage Laws Say About First Cousins? The Wyoming marriage laws describe a range of … Read more
It is currently illegal for first cousins to marry in South Dakota. First cousins once removed and other more distant relationships are allowed. However, half first cousins (children of half siblings) are also not permitted to marry. This article reviews the important aspects of cousin marriage within the Mount Rushmore State. What Do The South … Read more
It is currently illegal for first cousins to marry in Pennsylvania. First cousins once removed and other more distant relationships are allowed. Pennsylvania has recognized first cousin marriages conducted in other states where the union is legal. This article reviews the important aspects of cousin marriage within the Keystone State. What Do The Pennsylvania Marriage … Read more