Can a person have a valid proxy marriage in the absence of the other party?
Full Question:
I live in Colorado. My boyfriend is a member of the armed forces and is stationed in another country for military operation. We wish to have a proxy marriage now. Can we have a valid proxy marriage in his absence?
12/28/2016 |
Category: Marriage |
State: Colorado |
#29014
Answer:
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(b) If a party to a marriage is unable to be present at the solemnization, the absent party may authorize in writing a third person to act as the absent party's proxy for purposes of solemnization of the marriage, if the absent party is:
(I) A member of the armed forces of the United States who is stationed in another country or in another state in support of combat or another military operation;
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Thus, a party to the marriage who is a member of the armed forces and is stationed in another country for military operation may have a valid proxy marriage in his absence. As provided under C.R.S. 14-2-109, if your boyfriend is unable to be present at the solemnization, he may authorize in writing a third person to act as his proxy for the purposes of solemnization of the marriage in his absence.
