Marriage Of Convenience

Question: Would god approve of a marriage of convenience? I wonder how many people are in a marriage of convenience? Does god take offence at that or is he not bothered providing you're married?

Answer: I think as long as you poop out a few babies it doesn't really matter.

Question: Need a EEA family permit for my to-be wife but worry to be accused of marriage of convenience, how to prevent? I am dutch (21 years old) and I want to marry my girlfriend (18 years old) in Hong Kong and than move to the UK, but I worry they won't give me an EEA family permit for her cause they would think our marriage would be 'of convenience', do I need to prove it is not? Or are there procedures for it? Would they think it is? And can I enter with her in the UK without a return/onward ticket if I have an EEA family permit for her? Do I actually need an EEA family permit since she can enter the UK visa-free?

Answer: If she doesn't need a visa, she may be able to enter UK freely, but immigration could turn her back if they don't believe her reasons for coming to UK, which would be a hassle to say the least! Also, being allowed to enter the UK is not the same as being allowed to remain here. So I would say, yes, she does need to be covered by an EEA family permit. Marriages of convenience are excluded, but how they assess this is not altogether clear. You need to supply as much convincing proof of the reality of your married life as possible. It might be better if you actually live together for some time, like a year, and have proof of that, before applying for her to join you. Check http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1018721068382#Q10 Hope this helps.

Question: What is the difference between a marriage of convenience and a legitmate marriage? and how is this addressed in the "Healthy Marriage Initiative"? This question is striclty political; and does in no way make reference to anyone's marriage. The government has worked to promote romance and marriage, along with the social consequences of persons decisions--and therefore, this is the reason for this question.

Answer: Example: Rock Hudson being forced to marry in Hollywood to prove he wasn't gay vs marrying someone because you love him or her. Simple.

Question: Is your marriage a marriage of convenience? Is it just a marriage of what I can get out of you and nothing more? Do you feel used, and not loved..Does your spouse pick and fight with you and want to control you? How does that make you feel inside?

Answer: yes.........

Question: Why was Germany and Japan's relationship considered a marriage of convenience? Another question, as I am quite confused about Germany and Japan's relationship. It has been mentioned that their alliance was part convenience, but why? And what are the reasons for the relationship between Japan and Germany in the 1930s? My main questions: -Basically, why was the alliance formed? [between Japan and Germany] - Why was the Anti-Comintern Pact made? - Can anyone summarise their relationship? I know Hitler broke the Pact, from what I understand, but what happened after that? Sorry for all the questions. >.<

Answer: Both Germany and Japan were both military dictatorships. Their foreign policies didn't conflict. They were both opposed to Great Britain and France and their influence in the world as well as the Soviet Union and Communism. Germany was given a free hand in Europe and Japan was given a free hand in Asia. Although their spheres of conquest didn't overlap they cooperated when they could. While Great Britain was being bombed by Germany, the Japanese captured Hong Kong, Singapore and Burma in Asia. These were British colonies in Asia. The Japanese sunk British ships like the "Prince of Wales" when they were able to. The Japanese took over Indo-China, that was a colony of the French. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and America was in the war against that nation, Germany declared war on the United States. So the "axis" between Japan and Germany was a marriage of convenience. What would have happened if they had won the war is anybody's guess. I hope that this has been helpful.

Question: What is socially allowed in a marriage of convenience? I'm thinking of entering a marriage of convenience. What I'm asking is what is the social norm (at least in terms such as these) for behaviour between people who marry for convenience? What is allowed and what isn't regarded as okay to do? I'm not doing it for immigration, rather to help pay for tuition.

Answer: The two people that are involved in the "marriage of convenience" are the ones that set the rules. It's no one else's business how they want to conduct their married life. In other words, there are no set "rules".

Question: My wife will be witness to her friends marriage of convenience. Can she be held liable for fraud? My wife is in the military. her friend is getting married for army benefits. Is a witness accountable for any action against them should something happen?

Answer: I'm not a lawyer but I wouldn't think your wife could be held liable, after all all she is doing is witnessing the marriage - which no one can deny actually happened. She is not witnessing their love or their relationship - she is merely witnessing that on that day they got married. I think she would be okay - but her friend might not be on such solid ground.

Question: Are there any Floridian women out there interested in a marriage of convenience? It would only last for about 3 years until my legal residency status is resolved, and i am willing to pay great amounts of money.

Answer: Marriage for the purpose of gaining permanent residence is a fraud by US laws. If you have great amounts of money, $15 million will get you into this country on investor visa anyway.

Question: Harry Potter: Was the Lestrange marriage a marriage of convenience? It has been mentioned in a webchat, but do you think they (especially Bellatrix) cared anything about each other? (Rodolphus probably cared about Bella but Bella cared about Voldie and not her husband) Slept in the same bed? (I think they slept in the same room! But not in the same bed) Ever kissed each other? (I think they probably did for show) Thanks for your answers!

Answer: I think that the Lestrange marriage was strictly a marriage of convenience. I doubt that they ever cared much about each other; it wasn't about their feelings, in fact, I believe that love had nothing to do with it. I think it was all about fufilling an obligation to their families, having a proper pureblood marriage would've been expected of them. Bellatrix's family motto was: Always Pure! And [there was a Lestrange in the group of boys that admired Voldemort while they were at Hogwarts with him and went onto be among the first Death Eaters], this was probably Rabastan and Rodolphos's father. I imagine that they probably slept in the same bed and did kiss sometimes, but then unhappy couples often remain in loveless marriages without having sex for long periods of time, years even. They never had children, which Bellatrix made a reference to: "If I had sons, I would be glad to give them up to the service of the Dark Lord!" What I think brought and kept them together is Voldemort. They were both "...part of the gang of Slytherins [that Snape hung around with in school] who nearly all turned out to be Death Eaters." As Harry examined the tapestry that displayed the Black Family tree Sirius explained why he'd left home at sixteen ("Because I hated the whole lot of them: my parents with their pure-blood mania, convinced that to be a Black made you practically royal....") and why there were burn marks where some names should've been; any relative that had done something the family disapproved of had their name burned off. "'I see Tonks isn't on here....her mother, Andromeda, was my favorite cousin... No Andromeda's not on here either, look --' He pointed to another small round burn mark between two names, Bellatrix and Narcissa. 'Andromeda's sisters are still here because they made lovely, respectable pure-blood marriages, but Andromeda married a Muggleborn, Ted Tonks, so....'" Based on all this, I'd say that Bellatrix would've been a very attractive bride for Rodolphos, not just because of her beauty, but her blood status (which can be traced back to the Middle Ages) and their shared interest in the Dark Arts and their mutual support of the Dark Lord. Now Bellatrix has an obsessive love for Voldemort, but he doesn't return her feelings, as he doesn't love anyone. Since she couldn't have the one she wanted, I think that she married Rodolphos as an alternative. At least he was a pureblood, a fellow Slytherin, and a second generation Death Eater.

Question: What's your reason for having a marriage of convenience means? I always thought it's when a couple stay married because it's too expensive to live apart. Then I wondered if any of you consider your marriage to be for convenience only. If so, what are the reasons you are staying together? Sorry, goofed in question, strike the word "means".

Answer: kids, money, stuck in a house in a declining market, afraid to hurt the other person with the truth, shall i continue...

Question: Convenience marriage anyone? Alright, hear me out. I'm in the army, single and need to get the fuck out of the barracks. I just need it to say I'm married and live with the person and I get military housing, and, most importantly, a puppy. You'd hold no obligations to me, just a title. Live in Germany BTW. And I'm a dude. Barracks are horrible. Drama, drugs, people trying to kill themselves, room inspections. ARGGH.... Prenuptuals and a quick divorce can fix anything. Staffordshire bull terrier.

Answer: Yeah why the hell not, wouldn't mind living in germany for a couple of years. But only if you provide me with the following demands: 1. We get a doberman instead of a staffy. 2. You pay my way in the world so i can stay at home and look after Princess Taloolah (the doberman). 3. And last but not least, I'm gonna need a lederhosen. Where do I sign?.....x

Question: Has anyone here entered a marriage of convenience? for example: getting married to have a better income or getting married just to have kids, or anything like that. just wondering how it worked out for ya....Thanks!!

Answer: I would consider that an act of desperation. I can't see any good coming from it.

Question: Democrats and Religion: Love Affair or Marriage of Convenience...??? Do you think the Democrats are really interested in reaching conservative values-based religious voters - or is this more political posturing? So what say you: Democrats and Religion - Love Affair or Marriage of Convenience? http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/11/dems.religion/index.html?iref=mpstoryview

Answer: I think the religious right has been used over the last couple of decades and received very little for their support. The GOP trots out abortion and gay marriage every election and then they do nothing on either front. As a liberal atheist, I'm quite happy that the GOP hasn't made any headway on these issues. As long as the democrats don't change their platform for the Christian voters who leave the GOP, I'd be happy to have them voting democratic.

Question: Is "yours" a marriage of convenience or a mutual benefit? Meaning not necessarily involving love... like for financial reasons, or security.

Answer: I have a great story about how and why in this story it is again none of the above. it took me to the other side of the world. Live Long Live Free P. S. I didn't ask because I didn't like them They are wonderful eyes i like looking in them I see more than most I read eyes the first feeling I got was loving person you have a lot to share only you don't share with just any one and I thank you for sharing with me. I will continue you are my friend and I hope I can be one for you. Live Long Live Free

Question: Marriage of convenience: does it really work? pre-arranged marriage or marry for companionship or marry to have a family since both have no one

Answer: I have known people that had pre-arranged marriages and have been married for 50 years and are in love. They do work.

Question: What is your point of view about marriage of convenience?

Answer: Obviously I think this is a bad idea. You should marry for love and committment, because you want to spend the REST of your life with this person and that you love them so much. If you getting married for convenience or other reasons, I think you are making a mistake and need to really think why you are getting married.

Question: iam looking for arranged marriage/marriage of convenience. where can i find people who want the same? iam mainly looking for indonesian men who are christian. iam live in australia & australian born and looking for just a marriage of convenience or arranged marriage. where can i look/find people who are looking for the same. anyone can point me in the right direction? i know some people are going to respond badly to this question iam looking for marriage/a guy to do the marriage things with only. i think if hey they get sex, a clean house and someone to cook 4 them, in return, ill get a husband to take care of me too. ill still work and not looking for a sugardaddy so i do think great trade off. i know some people would think this is awful. so please no hate replies.

Answer: The Department of Immigration keeps a register for this sort of thing. Check their website for details http://www.immi.gov.au

Question: where can i get a copy of the film a marriage of convenience 1998?

Answer: check ebay regularly. i've found some very, very rare cd's there that i spent years looking for elsewhere.

Question: It’s a marriage of convenience only he doesn’t know it. Help!!!!? My boyfriend and I have been together about 2 years and even though I say I love him, I’m not sure if it’s completely true..I mean I'm second guessing myself and if I have to ask then it problaby isnt "head over heels love". You see I’ve always wanted a big family and he said we will build one together after we get married and we are planning on getting married. It’s just that I know a part of me is only marrying him for the convenience of it. He’s cute, great sex, my best friend, protective, financially secure, and I know he will be a great father and I think it'll be a happy marriage. We have never cheated on each other and I don’t expect that to change. I really will be the best wife I can be its just that I’m not in love with him. But it’s possible that I can always come to fall in love with him one day right? Am I just an evil gold digger? Even though I'm not IN love with him, he is IN love with me and I dont want to hurt him. Honest I don't. I do want to marry him...

Answer: Go for it. Marriage is about a "union" for the purpose of living together and raising a family. It isn't all about earthquakes and lightning. This marriage has a much greater probability of last a long time compared to those where this is a lot of electricity and not much else. Even those that start with electricity evolve towards a more platonic love with occasional flashes of lightning.

Question: A marriage of convenience I'm a Muslim and one of my friends is a lesbian but she comes from a very conservative muslim family. Her parents disowned her when she was 16 but they recently contacted her again and because she loves them so much she has agreed to get married to some guy in India. I don't really know what to advise her but I am shocked that she's going through with it to make her family happy. Are there a lot of such marriages within the Gay and Lesbian community? I understand that Muslims are a lot more conservative but can sometimes non muslim people get pushed into marriage from their family as well?

Answer: Your friend is in for some serious grief and a lifetime of unhappiness and despair. If she does get found out, there could very well take place, yet, another ridiculous....... 'honour killing.' I hope she invokes the 'geographic cure' upon, both, her family, and, the 'rent-a-groom' from India. You should help her.