Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada
marriage application
If my fiancee and I apply for a marriage certificate in Nevada, will the clerk of courts run a background check on my fiancee to see if he is still married or if he has been married and divorced before in another state?
Asked on 5/01/08, 11:51 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Re: marriage application
no, that is your job.
Answered on 5/01/08, 12:03 pm
James Smith
James E. Smith Ltd.
Re: marriage application
The Clerks do dozens of marriages a day and do not have time to check for prior marriages. If there is one and you marry you could be charged with bigamy which is a felony.
Answered on 5/01/08, 2:00 pm