Proxy Marriage

Question: proxy marriage? what states can you have a proxy marriage preformed in?

Answer: Wikipedia says: United States Proxy marriages are illegal in all US states except California, Colorado, Texas and Montana. In California, it was legalized in 2004 and is only available to members of Armed Forces currently deployed and unable to attend a service. Montana is the only state that allows double-proxy marriage.[3] Not all states fully recognize proxy marriages, but legal precedent dictates that states recognize proxy marriage as at least a common law marriage.[4] And About.com says: Where You Can Get Married By Proxy: Four states in the United States allow proxy marriages: * Calfornia * Colorado * Texas * Montana. Most of the proxy marriage laws are limited to members of the armed forces who are deployed for conflicts or wars. Some have residency requirements. Mexico: There are no residency requirements in Mexico. Although expensive, from $500 to $800, a proxy marriage can be arranged in one day, without travel, if you have a credit card.

Question: How does Proxy Marriage work in the military? My fiancee and I are considering getting a double Proxy Marriage through Montana as he is stationed overseas. We have researched and we know that all branches accept and recognize proxy marriages, but I was wondering what the process is. Is it the same as a non-proxy marriage? Does is take longer to get DEERS and BAH or on base housing? Thank you for your help! Thank you, but I know all about the proxy marriage itself. I'm looking for info about the military side of it.

Answer: Proxy marriages are illegal in all US states except Arkansas, California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Texas, and Montana. In California, it was legalized in 2004 and is only available to members of Armed Forces currently deployed and unable to attend a service. Montana is the only state that allows double-proxy marriage.[4] Not all states fully recognize proxy marriages, but legal precedent dictates that states recognize proxy marriage as at least a common law marriage.[5] Don't know aout DEERS and BAH/housing.

Question: PROXY MARRIAGE??????????? in california????? It looks to be legal, but i can't find any information on it. Could someone please point me in the direction of where i can apply for it? (Yes, im active duty military serving overseas...) please dont respond unless you can actually help, thanx... i've exhausted multiple searches on the internet and i can't find where to apply for one im in iraq and my resources are limited to 2kb/s so dun be an asshole and tell me to look harder...

Answer: http://marriage.about.com/od/proxymarriages/qt/califproxy.htm It sounds like you give power of attorney to someone you trust and they stand at the ceremony for you... only military personnel can do this so you obviously qualify. You need to contact a lawyer where you will be doing the ceremony, who is familiar with proxy marriage and tell him/her what your plans are. It sounds quite simple. good luck! and congrats!

Question: Question about proxy marriage who understand please come in? i love in egypt and my love live in u.s SC we both christians south carolina state dont allow the proxy marriage so what if she went to state allow the proxy wedding is this 'll be legal in south carolina or just in the state that we get married in ?

Answer: Proxy marriage is only allowed to residents and both of the couple must be US citizens. If she moved to a state that does allow proxy marriage, she would likely have to live there 3-6 months to become a resident. There is only one exception that I know of, but it requires at least one member of the couple to be active military. Since you won't be allowed in this country as a spouse with a proxy marriage, I would assume that you need it to start the paperwork to have her move to Egypt. You'd do better to have her talk to the Egyptian consulate. Note: I assume that you are Egyptian or something because your posting indicates that English is not your first language.

Question: have you ever heard about this proxy marriage thing? I've heard bout this proxy marriage thing like few weeks ago? is it really possible? Is it legal? how bout if the guy i wanted to marry still processing he's divorced..can we still do that?

Answer: I can tell you what's the general idea behind that, but in practice it really depends on laws where the marriage takes place (as well as on the laws in any place where you would live). Proxy is when one of the partners for some reason cannot come, yet they both want the marriage to be made. For example, you want to marry a man from another country, and you both want to get married asap in order to start the entire process to get papers etc to immigrate. But he is, for example, sick, or injured in a car accident or something, in a hospital, and won't be able to travel for another half a year. In that situation, in places where laws allow that, he can hire an attorney (or in some places, give someone power of attorney specifically for that purpose) and that person then comes to the marriage ceremony and signs the papers instead of your husband-to-be. That was the general idea of a proxy. As for your example, no, if the divorce is still in process that means that the existing marriage is still "going on" and it is not legal to marry until the existing marriage has dissolved, through a finished divorce process (or death). Proxies have nothing to do with that case.

Question: Talk to an agent from USCIS and they said that proxy marriage is not recognized by Federal law...? Talk to an agent about fiancé visa because I am trying to file one for my fiancé and ask a question about my situation. I am currently waiting for a divorce decree but I got married through proxy marriage and she said the marriage never took place coZ it's not recognize so I can file for a visa.. So do I still need to finalize my proxy marriage? Well I got that double proxy marriage in the state of Montana... I ask the agent and she said yea you can file for a petition even if Its not dissolve yet because the marriage never took place.. She said they don't recognize the proxy marriage

Answer: I'm an immigration attorney with expertise in the law regarding proxy marriage. Richard (above) is completely wrong and I suggest that Richard might please refrain from commenting on matters about which he knows nothing. USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) does recognize the legal validity of a proxy marriage immediately upon its solemnization (officiation). Notwithstanding, UCIS will require that the marriage be "consummated" before it may be recognized for immigration purposes. This is known as the "Consummation Requirement." In order to satisfy the "Consummation Requirement," a couple, who has been married by proxy, must prove to UCIS that the couple has been physically together after the proxy marriage was solemnized (officiated); moreover, the couple may do so by providing copies of visas, airline tickets, photographs, etc. A bride or groom, who is a citizen of a foreign nation and who has entered into marriage by proxy, but who has not yet consummated the marriage, may apply for a K-1 Visa by submitting an I-129F, as well as a G-325A for each her or himself as well as for the sponsoring spouse. Conversely, upon consummating the marriage, such a bride or groom may apply for a K-3 Visa by filing an I-130 instead of the I-129F. Notwithstanding the caveat in regards to USCIS' "Consummation Requirement," a proxy marriage is recognized as a legal marriage by all branches of the U.S. Federal Government, all U.S. States and territories, and all foreign nations which recognize U.S. marriages. The U.S. Armed Forces have no "Consummation Requirement." The U.S. Armed Forces allow a spouse, who is married by proxy, as well as any children of such a union (and even of a prior union, with certain conditions), to be enrolled in DEERS immediately upon the solemnization of the marriage, even before the marriage is consummated. This allows the non-enlisted spouse and any children to immediately start to receive military marriage benefits, including TRICARE, married or family BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing), Family Separation Allowance, entry to the Commissary and the Exchange, Educational Benefits, Death Benefits, etc., etc.. There are several good companies which offer specialized guidance and services in regards to proxy marriage. A good listing of such companies may be found here: http://www.proxymarriagecenter.com/ Because proxy marriages constitute a complex area of law, I would highly recommend seeking the counsel of a competent professional.

Question: Does Brazil alow proxy marriage with power of attorney? I live in usa and fiancee lives in Brazil. I want to get a visa for my fiance by ussing power of attorney.

Answer: Sorry , Why don't you go down marry the girl, you can also have a big party when you get back to the the US with your wife. Unconsummated proxy marriages are NOT recognized for immigration purposes in most countries, including the United States This link is useful about getting married in Brazil: http://www.brazil.org.uk/consulate/engli

Question: what are the pro's and con's of a proxy marriage? I have a friend who's in the military and he cant live off post unless he's married..... I dont know to much about it. How long do u have to stay married for, and can i get in any trouble. I live in Alabama, and i searched it, and not sure it's legal here. Please help!!!

Answer: A marriage by proxy is one in which the couple is wed with one half in absentia. In the military it's done while one is deployed, and most often authorized when a baby is on the way. If both are stateside there won't be a marriage by proxy. You'll have to do it like everyone else, face to face with a JP or minister. I don't know why you're linking it to BAH and such. To answer your question, there is no time requirements, you have a real marriage, you won't get into trouble for marrying him. It's still a marriage of convenience, not a good idea. Most end in divorce. As far as how long you'd have to be married, if the divorce happens before he's and E-5 or E-6 he'll most likely go back to the barracks unless he can get authorization for off post housing.

Question: anyone who have done the proxy marriage before ? does it valid in america and in other country ? and we want to get married by proxy then apply for the spouse visa ,but i don't know if the aemrica embassy in china will be ok with it , i am a chinese , my fiance is an american solider , he is in the army . please help!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer: actually, a proxy marriage can be accepted as valid for immigration purposes, as long as it is valid where it took place, and as long as the relationship has been consumated prior to the application.

Question: proxy military marriage? okkkk. does the whole marriage certificate " good for thirty days of printed date" apply to proxy marriages? in other words what exactly comes out of doing it this way? fiance i s active duty in korea...

Answer: Have you read this Wikipedia article already? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proxy_marriage

Question: is there a way to get a marriage license by proxy? My fiance will be out of town until the day before the wedding as we will be moving directly after, Can I present his information as well in order to get the license? I heard of something called an AFFIDAVIT OF ABSENT APPLICANT? Sorry, I'm in Texas

Answer: Fill out the application for marriage license. Your fiancee signs it in front of a notary with stamp of course. You take the signed application back to the courthouse sign it in front of the clerk, pay the cashier. You can't do that in my state, Fl because you have to take a one hour marriage course before you can apply for a license.

Question: Marriage by proxy in Georgia? Is marriage by proxy allowed in the state of Georgia?

Answer: Four states in the United States allow proxy marriages: Calfornia Colorado Texas Montana.

Question: i need to know how to get a proxy marriage? i want to marry a man in forien country.we have been going together for 4 years.yes i meet him and his parents.they want us to marry.but i cant go to where he is and he cant come to me here until he marrys me.what can we do?please help me.how do i get a proxy linsens?

Answer: Call your courthouse and ask them. Just because you marry someone doesn't make them an automatic citizen. There's still paperwork to be filled out after the marriage.

Question: What is proxy marriage? anyone can explain it? I'll appreciate details =)

Answer: If you can't be at the ceremony because you are too far away (as in Afghanistan), someone can legally fill in for you at the ceremony. Hardly ever happens nowadays! I was a proxy godmother for a baby a long time ago because the real godmother couldn't come to NYC from Canada and the parents wanted that baby baptized. The proxy wife/husband is NOT the real spouse, just a stand-in at the ceremony. It's like getting a power of attorney for a marriage.

Question: Question about married by proxy who understand please come in? i love in Egypt and my love live in u.s SC we both Christians south carolina state dont allow the proxy marriage so what if she went to state allow the proxy married and we get married by proxy is this 'll be legal in south carolina or just in the state that we get married in ?

Answer: I don't know the answer to your question. But, why is front and back of your name is scratched out.

Question: Is oversea marriage by proxy recognised/accepted in the UK?

Answer: The UK does not recognise them if one partner is a UK resident. They are only recognised in rare cases where both partners are legal residents of a country where proxies are legal. "Family Law - Relationships Marriages by proxy. A marriage by proxy is one where one or both partners are not physically present at the ceremony. Marriages taking place under United Kingdom law are not valid if they are by proxy. However, United Kingdom law may in some circumstances consider a proxy marriage to be valid if both of the partners are 'domiciled' in a country which recognises marriages by proxy." http://www.family-solicitors.co.uk/marriages-by-proxy.htm So for example if you were a resident of Saudi Arabia and your partner was a resident of Pakistan and were unable to meet for the ceremony, if a proxy marriage was recognised in both countries, then it would be recognised in the UK if one partner got a UK visa and wanted to bring their spouse. But if one partner is a legal UK resident, then a proxy marriage is not recognised under UK law.

Question: What is a proxy marriage?

Answer: In Texas, any adult person can apply on behalf of an applicant who is unable to appear personally before the county clerk. An affidavit of absence form must be provided. If you are incarcerated and are unable to be present for your wedding ceremony, you can also request a Prison Proxy form.

Question: Anyone have any information on Proxy marriage annulment in California? I need to figure out what to do.. I've read the statutes and such but I can't seem to find anymore information past that. My husband and I got married in Feb. while he was serving in Afghanistan, we never consimated our marriage or lived together so by California law we should be able to get an annulment. I'm just trying to find the forms for it and such if anyone can help. Thx :D I doubt why I got married is really of any importance or why I am getting an annulment. In California because he is military we can get an annulment due to the fact we've never acted as husband and wife in any sense. He's been in Afghanistan and Germany so it's easily shown we haven't. I am just looking for the forms or some case law or anything on this. Thx :D

Answer: Yes, you can annul a marriage because it was never consummated, that is correct. However, if he is currently overseas you will have some trouble filing for an annulment (or divorce for that matter). The Soldier/Sailors Relief Act protects military members, and may allow him to postpone the annulment. I suggest you read up on it here before filing: http://document-do-it-yourself-service.com/faqs.html#act You can then use the above site to file your annulment. They'll prepare the documents for you, so that all you do is serve them (may I suggest, out of respect, serving them AFTER he returns, if possible?) and await the court date. Hope this helps....

Question: Does anyone know how much a marriage by proxy cost?

Answer: Proxy marriages are illegal in all US states except Calfornia, Colorado, Texas and Montana. In California, it was legalized in 2004 and is only available to members of Armed Forces currently deployed and unable to attend a service. Montana is the only state that allows double-proxy marriage.[2] Not all states fully recognize proxy marriages, but legal precident dictates that states recognize proxy marriage as at least a common law marriage. And it doesn't come cheap. You should have a lawyer also. http://www.marriagebyproxy.com/forms.html http://marriage.about.com/cs/legalities/a/proxymarriage.htm

Question: anyone that has done a marriage by proxy recently with someone in the phillipines? i am in iraq right now, she is in the phillippines, how does she get the affadavit notorized, or what she needs to do

Answer: she needs to go to a judge greed is good