Question about matrimony

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It is possible for a girl to be married to a man ,who is NOT her kinsman but godfather? For example she is 26 and he is 30 years old .I have done research on this theme on the internet but I have found nothing
 
This question was briefly touched on, on an earlier thread. From memory, I think the answer is Yes, they are free to marry.
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According to Catholic law, can I marry my sister-in-law’s cousin? I want to marry my brother’s wife’s cousin. I believe this is not considered incest in the secular understanding, but what about the Catholic understanding of marriage? Please help.
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So are you saying that he was a 4 year old godfather when she was baptized? Are you sure he was a godfather as the canon law of the Catholic Church (Latin rite) has some requirements around who can be a godparent, and age is one of them (#874.1.4)
 
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So are you saying that he was a 4 year old godfather when she was baptized? Are you sure he was a godfather as the canon law of the Catholic Church (Latin rite) has some requirements around who can be a godparent, and age is one of them (#874.1.4)
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Maybe she was baptized as an adult?
 
No she was baptised for example whe she was 24 years old, then she fell in love with him.
 
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It is possible for a girl to be married to a man ,who is NOT her kinsman but godfather? For example she is 26 and he is 30 years old .I have done research on this theme on the internet but I have found nothing
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In the Latin Church, yes, a person can marry their sponsor. Although I find it dubious that a four year old was a sponsor. Is perhaps this “godfather” some sort of honorary term rather than an actual sacramental sponsor?

Edited: I see the person was baptized as an adult. So disregard comment regarding ages.

In the Eastern Catholic Churches, it is a canon law impediment to marriage and would have to be dispensed.
 
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This seems to happen quite often when a single person is joining the Church and their boyfriend or girlfriend is their sponsor.

In fact, it is planned that way.
 
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