Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

My situation is this, 17 years ago I gave up my son for adoption. We have recently been reunited. He is 20 years old now. We have built a very close relationship. We are so close that we want to get married. Is it illegal to get married under those circumstances? What state is it legal?


Asked on 10/18/11, 1:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Keith Engelke Law Office of S. Keith Engelke

It is not legal in Texas you to marry your son. To get a marriage license, one of the questions that must be answered True/False in the application is:

"The other applicant is not related to me as:

(A) an ancestor or descendant, by blood or adoption;

The clerk cannot issue a marriage license if either party indicates that the statement is false.

From what you have stated, both of you would have to commit perjury to get married.

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Answered on 10/18/11, 1:27 pm


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