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A legally binding document is one whose terms can be enforced by a court of law. An example is a marriage certificate and a contract.
If the marriage between the Jamaicans was done according to Jamaican law then yes the marriage is legally binding in the United States as well.
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No, a marriage license is a legal document that allows a couple to get married. The marriage license must be signed by both parties, an authorized officiant, and witnesses to make the marriage legally binding.
Yes.
To verify you are healthy enough to enter into a legally binding agreement (marriage).
Yes, the wedding chapels you see in Las Vegas are legally certified to perform legally binding marriage ceremonies that are recognized as legal and binding anywhere. I would think that, legally, MAYBE they are required to determine if you were of "sound mind and reasoining when the ceremony is performed, but be that as it may, their marriage ceremonies are legally binding.
If it was legally obtained, yes.
Registro Civil or Civil Registry in Honduras will hand a marriage certificate after legally marrying a couple under the laws (and presentation of required documents):Read below:If you are NOT a honduran citizen, you will be required the following documents:A valid passportA certified copy of your birth certificate (1)A certified copy of your police record (2)An Affidavit of Single Status (3)If you are marrying a Honduran citizen, your future spouse will require the following documents:A Honduran identity card ("tarjeta de Identidad")A Certificate of Single Status issued by the Civil Registry ("Certificado de Soltería del Registro Civil")If you have been married before, you will require these additional documents:A certified copy of the divorce decree (1) orA certified copy of your previous spouse's death (1)Note:You will need two witnesses to your wedding - non-relatives preferred. They must have the following documents:For non-Honduran citizens:A valid passport for at least six monthsFor honduran citizens:A Honduran Identity card ("Cédula de Identidad")Marriages legally performed and valid in Honduras are also legally valid in other countries.Your marriage will be legally recognized in the U.S. when you or your lawyer who performed the ceremony submits your marriage certificate with the appropriate certifications to the U.S. Embassy in Honduras.
Yes, assuming you were legally able to be, and legally married. With very few exceptions, a legally binding marriage performed anywhere, is recognised by the U.S.A. as a legal marriage.
If you are legally emancipated you can. Entering into marriage means entering into a legally binding contract. At 16 you cannot legally enter into a binding contract. So no, you can't LEGALLY get married.
No, it is not a legally binding marriage.