2007-12-26 20:05:40 · 17 answers · asked by phelony2003rhino 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Yes it has been done before, and some people esp. if from 2 separate countries feel they'd like their relationship recognized in both countries. The thing is does the 2nd country need to know you already married this person in the other country?
Friends of mine did it, He was over sea's or in S.America / Brazil married this woman. Then he came home to the States w/her and married her again.
2007-12-26 20:17:44 · answer #1 · answered by Chef April 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the other country, which one you marry in first, and also realize your marriage may not be valid in the other country.
Be VERY careful about getting married in a foreign country if you are an American citizen. Also which state in the U.S. you marry in. There are protections and benefits that can be used to your advantage.
There are legal issues about property, support and child custody. I HIGHLY recommend that you do your homework before you succumb to romanticism, as it could become a mistake that you will regret for the rest of your life.
2007-12-27 04:18:35 · answer #2 · answered by ladyquesteur 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the answer is yes. how do I know that for sure? pure experience. I had friends from Brazil that came to the US to study. They needed an official document from the US to rent a house, since they were fresh here (and immigration take forever to answer any immigrant), they went to the courthouse and got married. So there it is, same person, two different weddings in two different countries in two different times...
2007-12-27 04:11:47 · answer #3 · answered by H.G 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, indeed, doing so only further "certifies" your marriage in the foreign country as well as here in u.s.a. ....remember, marriages are government certfied partnerships conducted by authorized and certified government agents, such as preachers, priest, court judge, a captain of a ship, etc....NOTE: you do note need to belong in an "offical church" to conduct a marriage....be aware that if at anytime when completing official government documents you commit perjury you could be jailed, fined, and deported, possibily never to return to the united states for a minimum of at least 10 years.
2007-12-27 04:22:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe if you get married in a foreign country and come tot he US you'd have to get remarried I don't think the marriage would be recognized here, but I'm not sure, Don't take my word for it
2007-12-27 04:21:16 · answer #5 · answered by Love Angel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's entirely possible to have an additional wedding ceremony. I'm not certain of the legality of it though. The first country where you performed the nuptials would have jurisdiction, I'd imagine...
2007-12-27 04:13:40 · answer #6 · answered by edrogers55 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to? The foreign wedding is all you would need to be married in the States.
2007-12-27 04:11:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. You are married once. However, couples from different countries sometimes go through two or more ceremonies in their respective countries so that their families can join in the celebrations.
2007-12-27 04:11:18 · answer #8 · answered by Rose 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
only if the country you marry in is not recognized as a legal ceremony by the US. This would mainly be areas where you would have a tribal wedding or similar.
2007-12-27 04:08:50 · answer #9 · answered by BraidyLocks 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
yes, it's possible... but i think you have to do it in the consular office (in the foreign country) of your nationality... and later on have one in the US.
2007-12-27 04:10:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋