Can you marry your brothers widow?

Can you marry your brothers widow?

Levirate marriage is a type of marriage in which the brother of a deceased man is obliged to marry his brother's widow. The term levirate is a derivative of the Latin word levir, meaning "husband's brother".

Can a man marry his dead wife’s sister?

The Deceased Wife's Sister's Marriage Act 1907 (7 Edw. 7 c. 47) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, allowing a man to marry his dead wife's sister, which had previously been forbidden.

Can you marry someone when you’re already married?

In the United States, individuals may only be married to one person. Polygamy is illegal and individuals may be prosecuted, even when it is practiced in their religion. Individuals that have already been married must be legally divorced before they may again marry.

Can you marry your sibling in Canada?

It is against the law to marry your parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, brother, sister, half-brother or half-sister. If you are already married, you cannot marry another person. It is against the law in Canada to have more than one spouse.