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If a Muslim man from Iraq who legally married 3 wives there moves to the US and seeks citizenship will the government prosecute him for polygamy?
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No, but they will not recognize him as being legally married to his second and third wives. Only the first wife will be a legal wife. If he continues to live the life of a polygamist, he may be prosecuted for bigamy or adultery, depending on the state he lives in.
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Can a police officer of government official legally coerce a citizen to enter another citizens home in order to retieve what maybe illegal in order to make an arrest and prosecute?
No
When does it actually become polygamy?
Polygamy is the act of having two or more spouses at one time. What legally counts as polygamy varies by state and by country. In some places, it simply means that you cannot be legally married to more than one person at a time. In other places, living a 'marriage-like' relationship (such as cohabiting or having sexual relationships) with two or more people, whether or not you are technically married, can get you legally convicted of polygamy.
How is polygamy proven or do states or the SSA department have a way of tracking multiple marriages?
You can only be married legally to one person at a time in the United States.How polygamy is proven depends on the laws of the state regarding bigamy and polygamy. But the government does have a way of tracking and stopping multiple marriages. When you apply for a marriage license the state will do a background search to see if you have ever applied for a marriage license before and if previous marriages have been legally annulled or not. If you are still legally married to someone, a marriage license will not be issued to you. This doesn't stop people from living polygamy however, they simply don't get legally married to more than one person. Instead they will have a marriage ceremony that is not legally recognized, such as a religious or spiritual ceremony.In addition, you can only have one "surviving" spouse in your Social Security records. (Although ex-spouses can apply under your benefits if they meet certain requirements.)
Can a US president legally have dual citizenship?
No. The US president MUST have US citizenship only.
Are poligamist legally married to other wives?
no, they are not, polygamy is against the law in every civilized country.
French boy marrying Australian girl - will he get Australian citizenship?
If the marriage is legally recognised in Australia and she has Australian citizenship then yes you will get Australian citizenship.
How can I enter the US and stay there legally permenantly?
to stay there legally, permenantly you have to pass a citizenship test
Are polygamist legally married to more than one spouse?
Of course not! It is against the law in the US to have more than one spouse at a time.
In which states is polygamy legal?
Polygamy is illegal in every state of the United States, as well as in most every democratic country.
If you married a illegal alien and she lost her citizenship are you legally divorced?
no, you must file for divorce to be legally divorsed
What states are poligomy accepted?
Polygamy is not legally accepted in any state in the United States. It is considered illegal and punishable by law.
Is there any legal way to have two wives in Texas?
No. It is a federal law in the United States that polygamy is illegal. No state may legalize polygamy. You cannot legally have two wives at the same time.
