getting married Flashcards
what is required for a valid VA marriage?
license
solemnization
age requirement for marriage?
18 or emancipated
where would you petition for emancipation? what info do you need?
JDR
spouse name, criminal record, protective orders
how long does a marriage license last until solemnization?
60 days
what is solemnization?
the ceremony
who can be an officiant?
judge, minister, member of general assembly, gov
what is there is a defect in this process?
presumption of valid marriage
all about intent and good faith
what is a common law marriage?
present agreement to be married
co habitat
hold themselves out as being married
does VA recognize common law marriages?
no
but will recognize ones validly created in other Js
what is the heart balm action
civil suits for $ damages based on breach of promise to marry
VA abolishes
