I am married to my cousin (uncle’s son) and we have a child together. What is the legal status of my child?
Full Question:
I am married to my cousin (uncle’s son) and we have been living together in Indiana for the past 5 years. We have a 2-year-old child. Is our marriage valid? What is the legal status of my 2 year old child?
12/22/2016 |
Category: Paternity |
State: Indiana |
#28603
Answer:
“If a marriage is void because the parties to the marriage are more closely related than second cousins, the children of the marriage shall be treated as if the children are children of a marriage that is not void.”
The marriage between you and your husband is void because it is an incestuous marriage. But per the above statute your 2-year-old child will be considered as a legitimate child.
