Cousins

This article gives simple and clear explanations of the fourth cousin relationship. I also answer as many questions around fourth cousins as I can think of. Let’s start with the basics! What Is A Fourth Cousin? Your Fourth Cousins are children of your parents’ third cousins. You each have a great-grandparent who are first cousins … Read more

It is currently legal for first cousins to marry in Alaska. The state laws prohibit closer relationships such as siblings or half-siblings. The application form to get married in Alaska asks you to declare that you are blood-related. However, this does not impede first cousins.   This article looks in depth at cousin marriages in … Read more

It is currently legal for first cousins to marry in Alabama. The state laws prohibit closer relationships such as siblings or half-siblings. The application form to get married in Alabama does not ask if you are related. You simply confirm that there is no legal impediment to marriage.   Types Of Cousins That Can Get … Read more

It is currently legal for first cousins to marry in Maryland. The state laws prohibit closer relationships such as siblings or step-parents. All applicants for a marriage license, including first cousins, must declare whether they are related. However, any type of cousin can marry. This article looks at what you need to know about cousin … Read more

This article gives simple and clear explanations of the second cousin relationship. I also answer as many questions around second cousins as I can think of. Let’s start with the basics! What Is A Second Cousin? Your second cousins are the children of your parents’ first cousins. You share great-grandparents with your second cousins. Here … Read more

What is my dad’s first cousin to me? If my cousin has a kid, what am I to the baby? The answer to both questions is “first cousin once removed”. This article gives simple and clear explanations of your family relationships. I also answer some other common questions around first cousins once removed. Let’s start … Read more

This article gives simple and clear explanations of where first cousins fit in your family tree. I also answer some common questions around first cousin relationships, like whether you can get married. Let’s start with the basics! What Is A First Cousin? Your first cousins are the children of your aunts and uncles. Here is … Read more