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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
§ 25. Prohibited civil unions. The following civil unions are prohibited:
(1) a civil union entered into prior to both parties attaining 18 years of age;
(2) a civil union entered into prior to the dissolution of a marriage or civil union or substantially similar legal relationship of one of the parties;
(3) a civil union between an ancestor and a descendant or between siblings whether the relationship is by the half or the whole blood or by adoption;
(4) a civil union between an aunt or uncle and a niece or nephew, whether the relationship is by the half or the whole blood or by adoption; and
(5) a civil union between first cousins.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 750. Families § 75/25. Prohibited civil unions - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-750-families/il-st-sect-750-75-25.html
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