If two people got a marriage license in NYC, did the "legal waiting period" then got married and have an actual marriage certificate - (done legally - there was a witness and all 4 of them signed the marriage license, that was required to get the marriage certificate) but the marriage was never consumated and they never lived together (in fact these 2 people hardly spoke again a month after the ceremony)- is this STILL considered a legal marriage that requires a divorce? This happened 10 years ago, and neither party can afford a divorce, which is why nothing was done about till now.
If it is still considered "legal" - does that mean they are still entitiled to each others Social Security, Alimoney, Dividing of Assets acquired during the duration of the marriage, etc...
One still lives in NYC and the other in New England. What is the actual LEGAL status of this marriage?
2007-02-26 15:05:08 · 9 answers · asked by f w 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
The couple I am talking about one is Catholic - but they were NOT married in a Catholic church. Can they still get an annulment even after 10 years?
2007-03-04 11:54:00 · update #1
Can She get Alimony?
2007-03-06 05:43:41 · update #2
I am not sure what the legalities are or are not of this marriage. You will need to talk to a lawyer and find out what can be done.
2007-02-26 15:11:33 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Hewitt 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes,it is considered a real,legal marriage.They would need a divorce.They could get an anullment as well,which would cost a little more.Simpke divorces don't cost all that much.She would be able to get any pension,since the marriage in question lasted for 10 years +. Sad to say,it is all legal. One wonders why they got married in the first place? If it was to keep one party of this union in the country,then they could be both charged with a false marriage to obtain citizenship!Marrying a person just to keep them in th
e country is illegal.You don't say if they had any children,but if they did not speak to each other in a months time & are living apart,I guess they did not.I hope this answers your question.
2013-09-30 21:02:51 · answer #2 · answered by ravenrose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have not lived in NY state in 24 years so what I know might be wrong. I think because of the time that has gone by this would be a legal marriage.
Here in Colorado you can wave the fees & fill out the papers & file them yourself.
Check with Legal Aid they might give you some help. Also in this state you can call the county crurt house. The county clerk can tell you what to do. They also have a free 4 hour class you can go to that helps you get this divorce done.
Good luck.
2007-02-26 15:22:32 · answer #3 · answered by ancestorhorse 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as Social Security, it's considered a legal marriage. Unless one of the parties dies, gets a divorce or gets it annulled, this is a legal marriage.
With SS, you have to be married for 10 years to get benefits on his record.
2007-02-26 22:08:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a legal marriage. It's also grounds for an annulment. Are they Catholic? Why did they get married in the first place? Very interesting predicaments people get themselves into.
2007-03-04 10:10:09 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get a legal divorce. how can anyone prove what happened ten years ago in the bedroom. get proof of addresses where you have lived in the past ten years. talk to a lawyer. good luck.
2007-03-06 14:18:36 · answer #6 · answered by catherine n 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am sorry but it is a legal marriage they are going to have to get a divorce go to www.legalaide.com they go by people income i hope this helps
2007-03-06 14:10:50 · answer #7 · answered by crystal w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anulment must get a devorce,anulment must be done with in 12 months of non cohabatation.their are people who get marred and dont have sex.yes can get ss and retairment
2007-03-04 19:16:20 · answer #8 · answered by christine h 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-06 12:51:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋