Legal Question in Family Law in New York

If a person gets married out of the country, Jamaica...
Does he need to file marriage papers in NY in order to make the marriage legal? This was never done.
My brother, was married in Jamaica over 20+ years ago and subsequently tried to finalize the divorce here in the states but never was able to locate wife... he actually never lived w/ her and only filed marriage certificate to get his daughter into the states...
He subsequently got married in Florida w/ 4 years ago and he lives in NY w/ his wife?
Is there an issue w/ his marriage in the United States? Is it legal? I was told since he never filed the marriage certificate from Jamaica in the United States the marriage would not be recognized but the US marriage would be? Can anyone help or advise me of best next steps?

Asked on 3/28/11, 8:48 am

Steve Brodsky Esq. CheapNewYorkLLC.com

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His current marriage is illegal. Marriage anywhere is still marriage.

Answered on 3/28/11, 8:50 am

Kristen Browde Browde Law, P.C.

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Correct. No additional filing is necessary.

Answered on 3/28/11, 9:51 am

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