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In many countries, including half the states in the US, it is legal to marry your first cousin or any other cousin. Most jurisdictions, even those that do not permit first cousin marriages, do not object to second cousin marriages.
Some people believe that marrying your first cousin will increase the risk of having a deformed baby, but unless you both come from families with a long history of cousin marriages, the increased risk is actually very small.
While cousin marriage is not uncommon in some groups (European 19th century royalty and eastern European Jews, for example) it is nontraditional in many cultures, and many family members may protest against such a move.
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Do Phoenicians choose who they married?
yes they do they marry their cousins == == yes they do they marry their cousins == ==
Can two second cousins marry?
There is no law against 2nd cousins getting married.
Is there a term for when two first cousins marry two sisters Like if two siblings marry two siblings they are called double cousins?
No, there is no term in the English language for this occurrence.
Is it ok for third cousins to marry?
Even 1st cousins can get married in the UK.
Can you have a kid with your cousin?
Yes, you can. The chances of a birth defect are somewhat elevated for children of first cousins, but they are no where near a certainty, and while some jurisdictions forbid marriage of first cousins, other permits it. All jurisdictions permit second cousins and more distant cousins to marry and have children.
Are Muslims permitted to marry their cousins?
Yes they can marry their cousins
Can third cousins marry in Wisconsin?
It is legal for third cousins to marry in Wisconsin. It is also legal for second cousins to marry. The only set of cousins not allowed is first.
Are seankofi cousins?
cousins can not marry
Do Phoenicians choose who they married?
yes they do they marry their cousins == == yes they do they marry their cousins == ==
Can first cousins marry in Hawaii and live in Texas legally?
first cousins CAN NOT marry!
Can second cousins marry?
According to CousinCouples.com, you can marry your second cousins anywhere in the US.
In ancient Egypt did cousins marry cousins?
yes they did
Can second cousins removed marry in England?
Yes... it's uncommon but even first cousins can marry.
Has Texas Law changed in 2007 to allow first cousins to marry?
No, first cousins can not marry in Texas.
Is it legal for two first Cousins to marry in Maryland?
According to CousinCouples.com, second cousins can marry anywhere in the US.
Why first cousins but not second cousins can marry?
First cousins can marry in many places because they are considered to have a close enough blood relationship that potential genetic risks or abnormalities can be assessed before marriage. However, second cousins have a more distant blood relationship, and the risk of genetic disorders decreases significantly, which is why they are generally allowed to marry.
Can Cousins marry in Malta?
no
