I am very committed to my partner, but do not want to create financial confusion for either of us. He wants to marry, but will be happy with just a religious tie. We both believe in God and are spiritual people.
2006-10-01 05:06:08 · 13 answers · asked by mnemows 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
when you talk to a minister or whatever, don't say "just" a religious tie. it can be done, but it can also be extremely difficult to find someone willing to do the service.
2006-10-01 05:09:30 · answer #1 · answered by Gabrielle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask your minister. He/She may not even be willing to perform a "marriage" that wouldn't be recognized legally. Why would legally being married create financial confusion for you two? If you want to keep things separate, then have a pre-nuptual agreement. Keep separate checking/savings accounts. You'll have a bit of a problem on housing, but I'm sure if you consult with an attorney you can figure that out as well, or just rent. BTW, I'm religious as well, and believe that God does want that legal tie, but that's just me. Good luck with whatever you decide to do.
2006-10-01 14:34:06 · answer #2 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can get married in a religious ceremony without any legal paperwork. However, you will not be able to claim any of the legal protections that a legally recognized marriage brings. For instance, you would not be able to share health insurance benefits. Also, you would have no legal claim to any home or cars you share now, unless a. your name is also on the loan/title/mortgage or b. he has a legally documented will naming you as his heir. These are the same legal issues same sex couples come up against time and time again - they are "Spritually" married, but have no legal claim to back them up.
Think - if he were hurt in a terrible accident - you would NOT be allowed into the ICU to see him - you're not family, and you're not legally his wife. You could sign no paperwork, not see any wishes carried out, nothing.
Morbid, I know, but something to discuss with him, as it would be the same way for him.
2006-10-01 15:51:03 · answer #3 · answered by Randi L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regardless of what your thoughts and belief may be, the only way you can claim to be married for all practical purposes is a " LEGAL WEDDING". If you are not married in the eyes of the Law then you are not married. Remember you are living in a Real Word and not in a dream world.
While Religious wedding is great It is in the name and in the eyes of the lord. In today's world people care less and less to religion and GOD and it is very unfortunate.
The problem without a Legal Wedding you will face lots of problems in the future, think about this well.
2006-10-01 12:23:40 · answer #4 · answered by US 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what exactly is the question? yes, you can marry in a civil ceremony. and do the legal/contract apart.
yes, you can marry in a religious ceremony -- and make the contract/ketuba or other named document stand together. if you want "no written contract and no legal boundaries" then you can live together -- but you are still bound by the legal system prevailing in your country/your state -- or wherever you happen to be. except -- the las Vegas style marriage is sometimes not accepted -- depending on countries or state you happen to enforce it...voila...part of the complex problem.
2006-10-01 12:12:57 · answer #5 · answered by s t 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a Christian wedding ceremony, then the two go together. The big religions won't marry you otherwise. If you want God to sanction your marriage, then you better be prepared to give your all (that includes your money). Otherwise, they will see you as not ready to be married.
So, they go together. Unless you can find a religious person who will just bless your union.
2006-10-02 09:39:43 · answer #6 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, just don't sign the legal papers and go have the religious ceremony.
2006-10-01 12:13:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The marriage would only be "legal" in states that observe common-law marriage.
If you need or suspect you will need, in the future, the financial benefits of marriage, you must get a legal marriage license.
2006-10-01 12:10:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes go ahead the legal part its only so the law can see in its eyes that you are married and who cares about the law when it comes to love and commitment
2006-10-01 12:09:07 · answer #9 · answered by anabellpimentel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have only heard of people doing this to get religious approval for their "marrriage" and still be able to get welfare. Sometimes you can get a priest or minister to do this, but it's a very secretive arrangement because they're really not allowed to.
2006-10-02 23:38:30 · answer #10 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋