I had heard of the word proxy before. However, until some recent research I had no clue what a proxy marriage was. I really cannot even say that I knew they existed. Therefore, in case some of you are like me, I have decided to share what I have learned about proxy marriages with you. Definition A proxy marriage takes place between two people just as a regular marriage would. However, instead of having both the bride and the groom, one person is absent from the ceremony. During a proxy wedding, one of the partner’s has a stand in. For … Continue reading →

In my last article, I began discussing marriage license and law basics. In these basics, I described how each state has its own specific rules but most states follow the same basic outline of marriage license regulations. Teen Marriages There are not many states or countries that make it easy for teens to get married without the permission of their parents. In most states, under age persons need the signature of both their mother and father (even if they are divorced) to get a marriage license. Some states require a waiting period and an order from a judge if the … Continue reading →

Most people think of marriage as being all about love and honesty and caring and relationships. While these things are true about marriage, marriage is also about a legal union and legal binding terms. It takes more than just love to make a marriage legal. While all states can have their own specifics, most states have the same basic requirements. The most important thing to check on for your marriage license is the time frame. Do not wait until the last minute to get your license. However, most licenses have an expiration date. Therefore do not get too anxious and … Continue reading →