Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
marriage in florida
If a man asks a woman to marry him in open court in front of a judge, is it deemed legal binding if the woman accepts the proposal of marriage in front of the judge. (Reference: Ted Bundy proposal in approx 1978 - made in open court)
Asked on 1/15/03, 3:40 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Eric Dirga
Eric J. Dirga, PA
Re: marriage in florida
Because I have only seen Bundy do it I have not researched it. I do not know the answer.
Answered on 1/15/03, 5:27 pm
George Savage
George S. Savage, P.A.
Re: marriage in florida
There is no such thing as a binding proposal for marriage. If you accept and then later decide not to get married, the other cannot enforce the marriage. That would be against public policy.
Answered on 1/15/03, 7:06 pm
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