Legal Question in Family Law in New York

About two years ago my fiancee decided he wanted to get married. I wasnot keen on the idea. So it was decided that we would get married in Maine while on a family vacation. I only agreed because I knew NY State does not recognize out of state marriages. We do have a NYS Marriage certificate, but I can prove we were no where near NY when we got married. Is this a valid certificate, and would the marriage be considered valid?


Asked on 12/22/10, 1:01 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Kristen Browde Browde Law, P.C.

What you "know" is completely incorrect. New York and every other state recognizes marriages from out of state.

You're married.

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Answered on 12/27/10, 1:17 pm
Steve Brodsky Esq. CheapNewYorkLLC.com

Your marriage is valid in Maine, New York, and everywhere else.

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Answered on 12/28/10, 6:56 am


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