Is a marriage legal if the groom says “I guess” instead of “I do” or “I will”?
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Is a marriage legal if the groom says “I guess” instead of “I do” or “I will”?
Asked on April 27, 2011 under Family Law, Arkansas
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I mean no disrespect to you and your situation because I am assuming that it was probably a very upsetting moment if you were the bride. Maybe the groom was trying to make a final "joke" at the alter, albeit one in bad taste. If at the end of the ceremony the person officiating - justice of the peace, judge or religious person - said the words "by the power vested in me by the State or Arkansas, I now pronounce you husband and wife" I think that you are good to go! And if the officiate signed the marriage certificate and it was filed, you are good to go. Good luck.
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