How closely related may the parties be?

In Nebraska (per Nebraska Revised Statute Section 42-103), marriages are void when the parties are related to each other as:

  • Aunt and nephew
  • Brother or sister
  • Grandparent and grandchild
  • Half-brother or half-sister
  • Parent and child
  • Uncle and niece
  • Whole first cousins

This section applies to children and relatives born in or out of wedlock.

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1. Are common law marriages recognized?
2. Are same-sex marriages recognized?
3. How closely related may the parties be?
4. Should a Nebraska license be issued if the couple is planning to get married in another state or country?
5. If a couple was married in another state or country, do they need to get a marriage license in Nebraska?
6. Should a license be issued if the couple is renewing wedding vows?
7. How soon can parties remarry after a divorce or annulment?
8. Is there a waiting period to remarry following the death of a spouse?
9. If a foreign birth certificate is presented as proof of age and the parties claim to be of age, must that document be accepted?
10. Must social security numbers be included on the application?
11. Must an officiant be a resident of or certified in Nebraska?
12. What do we do if we want to be married by a judge?
13. Are blood tests required for female applicants?