I got married to a canadian citizen after only knowing her 6 weeks. She made certain promises and representations which turned out to be lies.
She had a sugardaddy who is an american 40 years her senior who provided financial support for her before, during and after our marriage. This can be proven.
She left me for him after he provided her with $10,000. We were married only 7 months.
Question is do I have any legal claims against him or her for marriage fraud? He is very wealthy, and upon reflection it appears she married me to obtain her visa in order to be with him.
2007-12-10 08:20:55 · 11 answers · asked by Dan 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I can't remember which one, but there is at least one state that has laws that allow a person to sue someone who broke up their marriage. It was in the news a few years ago. Some woman got a guy to divorce his wife and marry her. The wife sued and won under this law. There was some argument at the time that it was an archaic law on the books that was not supposed to be enforced anymore but still the lady won the lawsuit.
I guess you should start with that. See if that kind of law exists in your state. Also, do some research and see if you can find the case that I read about. See how it held up after appeals and such. You may have to hire a lawyer to help you with this stuff.
2007-12-10 08:27:31 · answer #1 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is fraud. any change in the living arrangements of the household that is not immediately reported is fraud. if they get caught then they can get in trouble. but it could be hard to proove that he was really living there. i wouldn't sweat it too much. i think that if they get caught, they just get put off of welfare for a first offense, i don't think anything else will happen. although i have never been on welfare, so i can't say for positive, but i have heard that's the way it works. he better be sure to have proof of living arrangements somewhere else if need be. I'm not saying that it is right and i'm not condoning such actions, but like you said there are children involved, and they are the most important matter in this ordeal. if she is poor enough to recieve food stamps, medicaid and welfare, then those children need all they can get. i do hope the ex does try and either move or tells about his change in living arrangements, that would be best for the kids. God bless you honey.
2016-05-22 21:52:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy American!
This is what happens when you Import!
you got scammed.
The guy 40 yrs her senior is her father which is why he couldn't marry her. She wasn't born here and he came over later, married an american and became a citizen.
2007-12-10 08:34:33 · answer #3 · answered by FlyingScooter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hind sight is always 20/20, and boy you got the raw end of the deal
Quite honestly, you should talk to an immigration/divorce lawyer about your rights and that you feel she used you to obtain her green card. It definitely sounds like you were used. But, immigration is touchey, so you would be better off seeking the advice of a lawyer.
Good luck!!
2007-12-10 08:28:20 · answer #4 · answered by sarlha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that the marriage fraud lies on your shoulders as well - you married her after only knowing her for 6 weeks!!!
Also - why wouldn't she have just married that man? And also - how did she get a greencard after only 7 months of marriage?????????????
2007-12-10 08:27:33 · answer #5 · answered by Me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You possibly could file charges against her but it could come back to bite you in the @ss if authorities didn't totally buy your story. You're hurt. That's understandable. Chalk it up to a mistake and move on. She'll get hers in the end.
2007-12-10 08:26:12 · answer #6 · answered by Poppy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is contact an attorney who can give you all the correct info. I would cut the losses and move on also, she apparently did. Sorry for what happened... Good luck.
2007-12-10 08:26:09 · answer #7 · answered by Nikki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's an American, what did she need YOU for?
I don't think you have a claim (unless it's a claim for being gullible).
2007-12-10 08:28:03 · answer #8 · answered by joes_shmoe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact an at tourney.but i think you are screwed
2007-12-10 08:30:52 · answer #9 · answered by snowman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would!! you would need sufficient evidence to prove that though.
2007-12-10 08:29:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋