In the United States, second cousins are legally allowed to marry in every state. However, marriage between first cousins is legal in only about half of the American states. All in all, marrying your cousin or half-sibling will largely depend on the laws where you live and personal and/or cultural beliefs.

Can you marry your cousin in the UK?

Its legal to marry your cousin in the UK - and it happens more often than you might think. Marriage between cousins is a contentious topic across the globe, but you may be surprised to hear its completely legal in the UK.

Can you legally marry first-cousin?

Twenty-four states prohibit marriages between first cousins. Twenty states and the District of Columbia allow cousins to marry; six states permit first-cousin marriage only under certain circumstances.

Can cousins have a baby?

Contrary to widely held beliefs and longstanding taboos in America, first cousins can have children together without a great risk of birth defects or genetic disease, scientists are reporting today. They say there is no biological reason to discourage cousins from marrying.