Same-sex marriage is either legal in a state or it isn't. For example, in New York, it is legal. Therefore, where married couples are eligible for conjugal visits, the gender of the spouses is irrelevant. Where inmates can marry on prison grounds, the gender of the spouses is irrelevant. In a state like Tennessee, same-sex marriage is not legal and the prison system likewise does not recognize such marriages.
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With a legal separation the couple remains legally married. A divorce ends the marriage legally and the parties have no further legal claims against each other.With a legal separation the couple remains legally married. A divorce ends the marriage legally and the parties have no further legal claims against each other.With a legal separation the couple remains legally married. A divorce ends the marriage legally and the parties have no further legal claims against each other.With a legal separation the couple remains legally married. A divorce ends the marriage legally and the parties have no further legal claims against each other.
In most cases, you can marry a prison inmate in reception as long as they meet the legal requirements for marriage. However, you may need to obtain permission from the prison authorities and follow specific procedures before the marriage can take place. It's best to check with the prison's administration for their specific guidelines on marrying an inmate in reception.
If you are married to a US citizen who is a felon, the marriage is still legal. If he is now in prison and you are trying to move to the United States, it may cause you problems. If he committed a felony and is now out of prison, there should be no problems other than the usual. That is not guarantee there will not be.
If the marriage in Cuba was a legal marriage then yes it is legal in NY
Marriage has always been legal. Your marriage is legal only if you are legally married.
No you cannot marry a 5 year old kid. It is against the law and you will end up in prison for the rest of your life.
No. There is no legal recognition of such marriages in Benin. In fact, The Penal Code of 1996, Article 88, provides: "Anyone who commits an indecent act or an act against nature with an individual of the same sex will be punished with 1 to 3 years prison and a fine of 100,000 to 500,000 francs."
Prison Legal News was created in 1990.
Marriage has always been legal. Your marriage is legal only if you are legally married.
The first marriage is legal. If there is a divorce then, the second marriage is legal. If there isn't a divorce, then it is not legal.
Because many people do not accept gay marriages.