"Currently, only 9 states (Alabama, Colorado, Kansas, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Iowa, Montana, Oklahoma, and Texas) and the District of Columbia recognize common-law marriages contracted within their borders. In addition, five states have "grandfathered" common law marriage (Georgia, Idaho, Ohio, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania) allowing those established before a certain date to be recognized. New Hampshire recognizes common law marriage only for purposes of probate, and Utah recognizes common law marriages only if they have been validated by a court or administrative order."
If the marriage was legal in the Dominican Republic, the US will recognize the marriage as legal. New York law will apply to anything that occurs in New York. The marriage laws in New York will not apply.
Yes. Absolutely. As long as you have papers for prove it.
If the marriage in Cuba was a legal marriage then yes it is legal in NY
Any marriage strictly for this purpose violates a federal law. If this is suspect, the alien may be removed from the country, pending investigation. See: "Immigration Marriage Fraud Amendments of 1986"
Yes, in the state of New York you can charge sales tax on labor. This tax law is different for each state, so if you travel away from NY, be sure to check local state law.
Yes. There is no concept of "common law" divorce. Divorce is an actual legal process.
No, marriage emancipates her.
The Governor, at his discretion, has the power to issue "pardons."
You have to be 18 to get married in New York without parental consent. The link below will take you to the NY law at the NY web site.
Yes, it is the law in NY state.
each state is different...in NY state it is 60 days...but the answer for your state can be found in the laws of the state...in NY it is Real Property Law