A second cousin is a third generation descendant after a common great grandparent, but not through your grandparent's line. Whether or not second cousins are prohibited from marrying each other depends on
That illegal in DR and i think everywhere
first cousins CAN NOT marry!
It may depend on how far removed, relative-wise, they are from you. (in tehcnical terms: What degree of consanguinity they are.)
No, first cousins can not marry in Texas.
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.
no you should not marry your cousin's son!
Yes... it's uncommon but even first cousins can marry.
Yes. Fifth cousins are too distant for their marriages to be classed as illegal.
According to CousinCouples.com, second cousins can marry anywhere in the US.
About half of the states in the US permit marriage of first cousins.
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.
Yes. Fifth cousins are too distant for their marriages to be classed as illegal.