Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Re: Legal Marriage?

Yes, your marriage is legal (as is mine, which was in Anguilla.) The United States and its states give full faith and credit to a marriage overseas, except under the most unusual circumstances.

Yes, you'd need a legal divorce if you wanted one.

Re: Legal Marriage?

Unless there would be a public policy reason for your marriage not to be recognized (bigamist, incestuous etc.) your marriage is valid and legal and would require a divorce.

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Re: Legal Marriage?

Yes, it is legal. Yes, you need a divorce.

Since you weren't married in a particular State, you will have to satisfy the residency requirements of the State in which you file for divorce.

Re: Legal Marriage?

Cogratulations: you are a married man. There is no requirement that a marriage be registered in the United Strates for it to be 'legal' here.

You will need a divorce. You should file for divorce in a court in the state in which you live in now (or she lives in now).

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