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I got married but we did not have a license and we were not married by a judge or clergy, will our union be recognized?

Yes it will.  In Iowa a marriage will be recognized if violation of regulatory requirements and any child from the marriage will be recognized as legitimate.  As long as the parties intended to marry then it will be recognized but they could be fined $50 dollars each also any witness to the marriage as well as the person who married the couple can also be fined


Reference: Iowa Code §595.11

Author: Iowa Concern Attorney

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Date last updated: 07/03/2002
Technical issues contact: jvohsman@iastate.edu


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