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A marriage between third cousins would not be considered to be a health issue for them or their offspring unless they came from a family with a long history of closer cousin marriages or were known to both carry undesirable genetic disease traits.

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I beleave that if you are related at all by blood it is wrong to marry. But if you really, really love them and you think it's ok, than go for it!

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It is not illegal.

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Can second cousins marry?

According to CousinCouples.com, you can marry your second cousins anywhere in the US.


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.


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Yes... it's uncommon but even first cousins can marry.


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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.


Is it legal for two first Cousins to marry in Maryland?

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No, the children may have genetic defects.


Can you marry your second cousin in Scotland?

Cousins are permitted to marry in Scotland


Can two second cousins marry?

There is no law against 2nd cousins getting married.


Can second double cousins legally marry in the United States or is there a moral consideration involved?

Yes, second cousins can legally get married.


Is it lawful for second cousins to marry?

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Are Muslims permitted to marry their cousins?

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16 year old second cousins dating?

There are no laws about dating. Most states don't have a problem with second cousins dating. It is even legal to marry a second cousin in most places.