Minister Sanctioned for Failure to Follow State Marriage Requirements
Familiarize yourself with state laws regarding marriage.
Marriage
Restraining Orders
A woman's right to be protected from abuse, harassment, and stalking outweighed her husband's perceived constitutional right to attend the church of his choice.
Recent Developments in Tennessee Regarding Marriage and Divorce
A Tennessee court ruled that a marriage was valid despite the husband's claim that the officiating clergyman was not qualified to perform marriages and had failed to return a signed marriage license to the county clerk within three days of the marriage as required by law.
Recent Developments in Arizona Regarding Marriage and Divorce
An Arizona court upheld the validity of a marriage despite a number of technical violations of state law.