Are overseas marriages recognized in the US?
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Are overseas marriages recognized in the US?
Marriages performed overseas are considered valid in the country where they take place if they are entered into in accordance with local law. Recognition of the validity of marriages performed abroad depends on the laws of the place in which the marriage is to be recognized.
Can you be legally married in 2 countries?
Most countries do not recognize multiple marriages but some do. Some country requires to obtain an “unmanned certificate” from your country of citizenship. Some country doesn't bother. In both cases, it is technically possible to marry two different person in two different countries.
Is a US marriage valid in Australia?
Pursuant to the Marriage Act 1961 (Cth) an overseas marriage cannot be registered in Australia, however it will be recognised if the marriage is valid under the law of the country where the marriage took place and as long as the marriage, if conducted in Australia, would still been considered valid.
Is a marriage in the Philippines legal in Australia?
Your marriage in the Philippines will not be recognised in Australia unless your divorce is recognised under Australian law.
