Pennsylvania § 1703 - Marriage within degree of consanguinity.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1703 — Marriage within degree of consanguinity., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1703. Marriage within degree of consanguinity.
All marriages within the prohibited degrees of consanguinity as set forth in this part are voidable, but, when any of these marriages have not been dissolved during the lifetime of the parties, the unlawfulness of the marriage shall not be inquired into after the death of either of the parties to the marriage.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1703
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1703 cover?
Section 1703 ("Marriage within degree of consanguinity.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 1703?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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