so is this a legal marriage? she wants to divorce him.
2007-08-17 09:23:57 · 14 answers · asked by sun 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
For the Morons who cant read its her DAUGHTER who got married, not SISTER!!!
2007-08-17 09:46:37 · answer #1 · answered by conranger1 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Did she know all along that he was illegal? Or did he falsify information to her?
Thats the rub right there. Marriage is a legal contract. If he falsified information to her to enter into the contract then the contract is null and void. If she knew... then its a perfectly legal marriage and depending where you live he may be entitled to half of her belongings just for marrying her and regardless of her reason for the divorce
2007-08-17 17:43:07 · answer #2 · answered by Kvines K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The marriage is probably legal, as I don't think marriage is dependent on the SSN. As to those who think that he automatically became legal upon the marriage, that is not so. INS needs to hold a hearing and examine the marriage before they grant status to the spouse. Was this done yet? How long ago did the marriage happen? His status may certainly be in jeopardy if she decides to get tough. She can probably use that as leverage to get him to agree to the divorce if he gives her a hard time.
2007-08-17 16:42:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, the marriage is valid. I used to work for immigration, he is still considered illegal. Your daughter would have to file alot of paperwork and pay alot of money to immigration to make him a legal permanant resident and he would have to go back to his country for at least 8 months and then enter the country legally. Depending on how long they have been married, she should try and get the marriage annuled. If unable to do so then just file the divorce papers. Good luck to your daughter.
2007-08-17 16:39:32 · answer #4 · answered by pammi716 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You need an attorney, because I bet there is a fine legal line between using a fake number and entering into a marriage contract with a fake name or other falsified information. I'm sure it also varies by jurisdiction.
2007-08-17 16:35:58 · answer #5 · answered by Hillary 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe it isn't a legal marriage if the SS number was fake, but he'll probably either get deported or go to jail. And if she knew he was an illegal immigrant, she might also. Something along the lines of aiding and abetting a criminal.
2007-08-17 16:31:40 · answer #6 · answered by Alyx 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Depends on which state it's in. In some states, the simple fact that he lied to her is enough to nullify the marriage but you might want to talk to the local government where you live.
2007-08-17 16:49:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well he is legal now.
You do not need an American SSN number to marry in the states, if this was the case the entire las vegas wedding business would be seriously hurting.
2007-08-17 16:32:04 · answer #8 · answered by smedrik 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
i don't think so... i mean if the ssn was fake than there is no way it can be real.. & plus if your not legal in the us you can still get married without a ssn. i got married & my husband doesn't have one...
2007-08-17 16:30:06 · answer #9 · answered by -->TeXas<-- 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
your sister is party to a crime she should call the ins, and turn him in so he gets deported, then she can maybe get a divorce on the grounds that he abandoned her.
2007-08-17 16:32:01 · answer #10 · answered by darrell m 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋