New Yor-tucky?

Lizz was doing some research on dog licenses and a search engine landed her on the NY City Clerk’s Marriage Bureau FAQ page where we learn that first cousins can get married in New York, however a descendent cannot marry an ancestor.  Also, you can get married at the age of 14 if you have the consent of your parents and a justice of the Supreme Court (or a judge of the Family Court having jurisdiction over the town or city in which the application is made).  You know, in case you were wondering …

2 Responses to “New Yor-tucky?”

  1. Scott Says:

    test

  2. Rachel Says:

    I’m pretty sure that there are quite a few states where that’s ok. In fact, I think a state or two were thinking about re-instating the ability to legally marry cousins.

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