Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Jamaica Marriage License

Is a marriage license from Jamaica a legal marriage in the US, if it has not been registered with the local courthouse in Texas?


Asked on 10/05/02, 5:43 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Stephanie T. Shipp Shipplaw

Re: Jamaica Marriage License

The general rule is as follows: a marriage which is legal under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it was performed is legal in Texas. There is no need to register the fact of the marriage with any court.

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Answered on 10/07/02, 12:49 am
Larry Lee Larry Mason Lee

Re: Jamaica Marriage License

Yes.

If a valid ceremony was held with both parties present.

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Answered on 10/05/02, 10:35 pm


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