Saturday, January 23, 2010

What is the price range for an army married couples home purchase?

If two people are married NCO's do you think they could afford a 300,000 dollar home or not likely?What is the price range for an army married couples home purchase?
A $300,000 home or a $300,000 mortgage?





They can afford the $300,000 home if they have about $140,000 for a down payment. With $0 down, no, not a chance.What is the price range for an army married couples home purchase?
Unless you are both high ranking NCO's and are very good at handling/managing your money and expenses, NO!





It really makes no difference what area you live in, 300 grand is 300 grand and the only thing that will make a difference in the payment amount would be the type of loan, (30 yr fixed, ARM, etc)





Good luck!
That depends on other factors like your credit, how much of a down payment are you going to put down, what is the longevity of your military career etc. Remember a VA loan might not be your best bet you would have to call the bank etc and see what kind of financing you can get etc.
It would ultimately depend on the area you want to live in, what your credit scores are, and if you have any money to put as a down payment. Right now banks arent leading out any money unless you have very good credit already and have a large amount for a down payment.
Buying a house is never a good idea, unless you can afford to make the mortage payments, without using your BAH.





Because sure as shooting, as soon as you buy the house,





You will get orders to somewhere else.

How many years do you have to be married to collect social security?

My husband just passed away and I was struggling before to get by. We have only been married for three and a half years and we have no young children. Can I still collect?How many years do you have to be married to collect social security?
As long as you were married and living together at the time of death of the worker, you are his surviving spouse, his widow. There is no length of time that you need to be married.





Dependent on his age, he must have worked up to 10 years while paying social security taxes during that time. If you were divorced, also known as a former spouse, it's possible you would still be eligible for benefits if your marriage had lasted 10 years, and you had not remarried.





As the widow of a qualified worker (with no children), you are entitled to a one time payment of $255.





You may be eligible to receive monthly survivor benefits if you are at least age 60, or age 50 and disabled.





Full benefits are paid if you are at full retirement age, 65-67 years old, depending on your year of birth.





http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10008.html





If you or the funeral director have not reported your husband's death to the Social Security office, you should do so as soon as possible.How many years do you have to be married to collect social security?
The phone number for the Social Security office is 1-800-772-1213.


http://www.ssa.gov/ww%26amp;os1.htm


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I'm sorry for your loss.
The first answer appears to be correct about the 10 year requirement. The link below is a SSA FAQ for 'What are the requirements for a survivor to receive Social Security benefits?'
I believe it's 10 years. You'd still qualify for the ';death benefit'; payment of $275.00 though.





So sorry for your loss.

How to file on my work form as married or single?

I would like to know how would be best for me to file on my w4 form,since im having to pay taxes the last 3 years.


Im married and the last 3 years ihave been filling as married,but filling my taxes seperate,my accountant told me thats the reason i have to pay each year instead of getting some money back.


Right now i owe around $4000 in back taxes for the last 3 years,my accountant told me to file as single and file separate at the end of the year to get money back.


does anyone know if this is true or not?please help!How to file on my work form as married or single?
Your accoutant is correct, Claim 0 deductions and they will take out more during the year. Then when you file you claim the deduction for yourself and your wife. Since the tables are different for each income catagory and filing status you will in most cases get money back. Exceptions to this would be addtitional income or other circumstances that would increase your net worth. To determine the validity of this go to www.irs.gov. in the upper right hand is a search bar. Type in tax tables. then click on the answer when they load.





Once you have found the tables take your income let us say 25,000 and determine your taxes as single. Take your wifes income and do the same. Add the total and that is the tax due before any deductions and or adjustments, for single tax payer. Look at the column headings across the top and you find find married filing separate and married. Do the same thing for each column, you will soon find out that married filing separate is the least expensive tax bill.





Remember that it is better to have the correct amount of taxes taken out each week. This allows you to bank or spend the income. Getting a big check at the end of the year, while it is nice, is giving our money to the govt interest free for a whole year. If you do the next step and have to pay something it will probably be a lot less and you would have the cash in the savings to do that plus the interest you have earned. With out know your personal information, like salary, deductions, exemptions etc. it is difficult to determine what the weekly pay should be. I know that in my personal circumstance I pay an additional $5.00 per week to cover this and it works great for me.





The best way to do this is determine what you should pay each week and then file correctly. Since less will be taken out of your check bank that amount and earn the interest on it. Good LuckHow to file on my work form as married or single?
I assume you have a good reason for filing separately rather than filing a joint return. It almost always costs you extra in taxes - sometimes just a few dollars, sometimes much more.
You should claim ';0'; on your W-4, I am surprised IRS hasn't send you a letter or called your employer to have it changed to ';0';. claiming 0 more money will be taken out of your pay check a smaller take home pay at pay day but it is better to have a refund at the time you file your tax return. I wouldn't like to owe the IRS with the high interest and penalties added on.

Does anyone know a unique place to get married and have a wedding ceremony in Detroit area?

I don't really want an outdoor ceremony/reception but not completely against it. I have no problems with hall weddings either but I prefer not to have a hall reception either. Also I really like historic sites. I know I've really limited myself but I know there is some place out there that will be amazing to me..I just need some help finding it. We are planning a late summer/fall wedding.Does anyone know a unique place to get married and have a wedding ceremony in Detroit area?
I'd contact the marketing dept. at Tiger Stadium for the wedding and have the ceremony at a restaurant or a conference room from a motel/hotel with food catered in.





Tiger Stadium would be great. Whether or not if a game was scheduled.Does anyone know a unique place to get married and have a wedding ceremony in Detroit area?
I'm not too familiar with the detroit area but do you have a botanical center or an old city library? Maybe an old park or even the place where you and your soon be spouse met? or had your first date?
Greenfield village


Belle Isle


Oakland hills country club


or for a very natural setting, relaxed... Heritage Park, Farmington Hills





If you want more ideas let me know.
Ask in the wedding section, this is the section you come to after the sh*t hits the fan.
General Motors factory.





Should be available too...
Greenfield Village
Greektown on punski day.
eminems house
Ford Plant

Does anyone know a unique place to get married and have a wedding ceremony in Detroit area?

I don't really want an outdoor ceremony/reception but not completely against it. I have no problems with hall weddings either but I prefer not to have a hall reception either. Also I really like historic sites. I know I've really limited myself but I know there is some place out there that will be amazing to me..I just need some help finding it. We are planning a late summer/fall wedding.Does anyone know a unique place to get married and have a wedding ceremony in Detroit area?
I'd contact the marketing dept. at Tiger Stadium for the wedding and have the ceremony at a restaurant or a conference room from a motel/hotel with food catered in.





Tiger Stadium would be great. Whether or not if a game was scheduled.Does anyone know a unique place to get married and have a wedding ceremony in Detroit area?
I'm not too familiar with the detroit area but do you have a botanical center or an old city library? Maybe an old park or even the place where you and your soon be spouse met? or had your first date?
Greenfield village


Belle Isle


Oakland hills country club


or for a very natural setting, relaxed... Heritage Park, Farmington Hills





If you want more ideas let me know.
Ask in the wedding section, this is the section you come to after the sh*t hits the fan.
General Motors factory.





Should be available too...
Greenfield Village
Greektown on punski day.
eminems house
Ford Plant

Can you file for taxes individually if youre married so you dont hit the next tax bracket?

If each spouse individually makes under the next tax bracket (250,000 for example) but together they make over it (500,000 for example) can you choose to file jointly or individually to fit your needs? Or why would you get married?Can you file for taxes individually if youre married so you dont hit the next tax bracket?
Something else you should consider is the impact of your state income taxes.





My wife and I just finished completing our taxes. As the other people indicated in their responses, we found our federal taxes to be pretty much the same, whether we calculated them jointly or separately.





However, there was a significant difference in our state (Ohio) taxes for the very reason you mentioned. Ohio has just one tax table to use so, filing jointly can bump you into a higher tax bracket. (It did for us.) (Ohio does give couples a joint filing credit but, it's not enough to make up for the impact of how the tax brackets are laid out.)





Here's how the math for our state returns worked out: Filing separately, I get a $473 refund and she gets a $97 refund. (Total refund of $570.) However, if we file jointly, we owe $648!





So, if your state has an income tax, consider the impact in your filing decision.Can you file for taxes individually if youre married so you dont hit the next tax bracket?
A married couple under most circumstances are only able to file MFJ or MFS and the return would come out the same if they each had the same income and deduction circumstances. If the income levels and deduction circumstances are different there may be good reason to file MFS. Otherwise it just causes you to file two returns. If you are paying to file that will double your fees.
yes,you can file married/separate if it benefits you most,it's your choice.you can't file as single if that's what you mean by individually,it's either married/joint or married/separate,not single.
You always have the right to both file as married filing separately rather than a joint return. But calculate it both ways. Since the rates are higher for MFS than for joint, you'll almost surely end up paying more by filing separately.
It would pay you have a professional filing out your income tax papers. I would have a CPA to fill out your income tax papers, they know all of the latest laws and loop holes to help you come out ahead of the game.
The tax brackets are doubled for married filing jointly vs. married filing separately. You get married so you can produce some beautiful 'deductions'.
won't work





married filing separate has lower brackets and single to prevent just this sort of thing. Congress wants your money.
It won't work. The tax bracket for two separate $250,000 incomes is the same as for one $500,000 income.
that's the infamous ';marriage tax'; no way around it.

How good is the Air Force on stationing married couples together who are both enlisted?

My husband wants to join the air force and I have always wanted to join as well. He is concerned about us being stationed apart. Is the air force good about keeping married couples together?How good is the Air Force on stationing married couples together who are both enlisted?
DOD-wide, about 80 percent of military-married-to-military couples are assigned within 100 miles of each other. That sounds pretty good, until you realize that means 20 percent of military couples are not assigned close to each other.How good is the Air Force on stationing married couples together who are both enlisted?
In addition to the excellent answer above, a lot depends on your respective AFSCs. If you both have an AFSC that is used at many bases, your chances are better than if one or both of you has an AFSC that is only used at a few bases.
As long as you get jobs (AFSCs) that are similar or that can be stationed at any Air Force base then you shouldn't have any problems being stationed together.
In 21 years we both served together all but the time I was in Vietnam, Korea, and Africa. That was only 4 years out of 21. We had compatible jobs that could be used anywhere. So I would say 80% chance, all other things being equal.
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  • When married couples separate, are they free to date and sex other people? Are they cheating by dating?

    Some people have been separated for years and I was just wondering if they are allowed to date and have sex with other people while separated. What say you?When married couples separate, are they free to date and sex other people? Are they cheating by dating?
    I see nothing wrong with them dating or sleeping around while separated.


    They are no guarantee they will get back together and shopping around may make them realize what they had together. I am a very open minded person and if I was separated from my husband and he slept around so be it. They was something went wrong in the first place for the 2 to be separated. Just my opinion!! If you are looking for the best sex dating site, check out this site:





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    Best Wishes,When married couples separate, are they free to date and sex other people? Are they cheating by dating?
    If both parties separate with the understanding that the marriage is over and there is no hope of reconcilliation, they should be free to date and sex whomever they wish.





    If they decide to separate while they work on their marital issues, dating/sexing other people would not be appropriate.





    My (ex) husband and I were separated for 11 years. We both knew the marriage was over, but we chose not to divorce because of the cost and the hassle. We both moved on with our lives and found new partners. Eventually, I was in a position to re-marry so we filed for an uncontested divorce.
    Talk to your lawyer.


    If it's a no-fault state it might not matter.


    If it's a fault state it likely still counts as adultery.





    Separated for years sounds like not separated at all and cheating to me.
    To me, it is cheating unless they are divorced.


    Why would someone be separated for years rather than divorcing? The whole situation would be suspect.
    I look at as if people are separating in order to experience other people, why not just get divorced. There isn't that much time in between filing for divorce and it being finalized.
    They should have the decency to end one relationship before starting another.
    they are free to do what they want since they are now separated.they legally have the right.
    Yes, they can.
    Yes they can and no it's not
    I've had the same question. Let me know when you figure it out!

    When married filing jointly,what is the correct way to fill out both W-4s?

    Do you have to fill out the back side (2) or only (1st) side?On both forms?When married filing jointly,what is the correct way to fill out both W-4s?
    The back side is just a worksheet to help determine witholding exemptions.





    If you dont have a lot of deductions (mortgage interest, real estate taxes, children), then it's safest for each of you to claim ';1'; exemption.When married filing jointly,what is the correct way to fill out both W-4s?
    You actually don't have to fill out the top or back of the form, that is for your benefit to make sure you take everything into account when deciding what exemptions you are entitled to. (But your payroll department doesn't even look at it) If you both have decent incomes, then it would be a good idea to complete the back of the form as you may want to have an additional dollar amount taken out in addition to the exemptions you claim or just lower the number of exemptions.





    You can complete one form and decide from there, who is going to claim what. (My hubby and I split the deductions and it has worked out well for us)

    Getting married and have a couple of collection accounts. How would this affect my new wife?

    I have 2 collection accounts . Can they go after my wifes income?


    I am disabled and have very limited income. We are working our finances to start paying those accounts, but do not know how long it will take us to start paying.Getting married and have a couple of collection accounts. How would this affect my new wife?
    If you don't have any joint accounts, or if she doesn't plan on co-signing with you on anything (for now) then it shouldn't affect her.Getting married and have a couple of collection accounts. How would this affect my new wife?
    In most states, your debt becomes her debt and vice versa.
    Your debts don't become your future wife's obligation. However, it will affect the ability of getting to get house mortgage. You may have to have any home purchase in her name only and for them to consider your income.


    Once you have the ability to start paying on the accounts, consider talking to a company Representative in authority that may be able to take off any late charges and even reduce the amount you have to pay back. Make sure you get any agreement in writting. This is best performed with the company holding the ownership of debt, not the collection agency.

    How does financial aid work if you are married?

    I am thinking about going to dental school for 4 years after college, but I will be getting married in between. My future husband will also be in school, getting his master's, for 2 years. I am very worried about what our financial aid will be, since I will have college loans to pay off (I can borrow from parents). Dental school will be all on my own, though. Any idea what our financial aid will be like? Better or worse?How does financial aid work if you are married?
    Here is a scenario: Say you are getting married March 2007 and want to apply fro financial Jan 2007. You can file your fafsa as a single person because the fafsa requires you to stipulate what your income, household status, at this point. Once you get married then you will need to report that on Jan 2008.





    Now, if you are considered a dependent student, meaning, you are below the age of 24, have no children, not a vet, not going to grad school; you will need your parents information to file the fafsa. If you are considered an independent student, then you will file your own taxes.





    Financial aid award will be determined on household income, people in the household, etc. The bad thing about financial aid is that you must maintain a good academic progress. Good thing you will get financial aid to pay for classes.How does financial aid work if you are married?
    Financial aid would be based on yours and your husband's income for dental school and him working on his masters. Marriage, age, and graduate school are considerations for being considered independent of your parents' income. I have included a reading on qualifications to be considered an independent student of your parents' income.
    Wow I'd love to read the answers to this one! Sorry I don't know,but am in the same boat ur in~going back to school/would like some sort of financial aid if available.
    Depends how old you are.... If you a dependent student (older than 24) than you will have to go off of your income (plus your husband's)


    If you are under 24, then you will go off of your parents. Chances are, your husband will be making less.


    You're better off to stay single, but I got married and am doing fine. The stability helps me thru school.





    Good luck.

    For how long do I have to be married to a New Jersey resident to qualify for in-state tuition?

    I'm planning to attend a college in New Jersey but I am from out-of-state and I don't want to have to pay the out-of-state tuition. I am currently reviewing all my options which include marriage to a New Jersey resident. My question is: do I have to be married to him for a certain amount of time before I qualify? If I annul the marriage immediately afterwards, will I still be eligible? And will this make me financially independent? Any downsides to that?For how long do I have to be married to a New Jersey resident to qualify for in-state tuition?
    http://catalogs.rutgers.edu/generated/nb鈥?/a>


    The Effect of Marriage


    A nonresident student who marries a bona fide New Jersey domiciliary assumes the domicile of that spouse for tuition purposes in the term following marriage. The same test for residency will be applied to spouses when a marriage is claimed as the basis for domicile. No change in status will occur when a domiciliary student marries a nondomiciliary.





    http://admissions.rutgers.edu/Libraries/鈥?/a>


    http://admissions.rutgers.edu/costs/tuit鈥?/a>





    Being married makes you an independent student for fin aid purposes, if you annul the marriage and you do not meet any of the other qualifications to be independent (you are not over 24, have kids you support, are not a veteran etc) then upon the annulment you will NOT be married any longer and your dependency status will switch back to ';dependent'; again and you will have to report your parents info again.

    When married couple separate, one wants to get back together and work on the marriage?

    My husband has Bipolar disorder, I want to work on our relationship, I love him very much but he refuses to get help and also living in denial. How can I get him to see a therapist? If he gets help, and I come to understand how to live with someone who has bipolar. Would this second chance of us being together work?When married couple separate, one wants to get back together and work on the marriage?
    He didn't ask to be bipolar and chances are that a not so great childhood has contributed to it. I think its great that your willing to stand by him and help him get help. but you should make him agree to get help b4 you let him back inWhen married couple separate, one wants to get back together and work on the marriage?
    Anything, just about, is possible here. Yet, I don't know enough to know if all or most of your and hubby's marital problems are actually the result of his bipolar disorder. Certainly, I don't think it would be a bad idea to somehow convince hubby to see a licensed pyschiatrist, psychologist, or psychotherapist. Of course, I do realize that if hubby is approached with the idea while in a highly manic state, he might react very erratically (to say the least). In that case, I advise this: Duck, as necessary.
    I think love can move mountains and help him get help. I don't know what's possible in this scenario but I truly wish you well. My sister was bipolar %26amp; killed herself before her 18th birthday. Please try to reach him from a place of love. I hope you can save your marriage. If you can work thru this, nothing can destroy your marriage. Good luck!!
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  • How does bodily attraction change with time between married partners?

    It appears that bodily attraction play some role in initial stage of love which we call romantic love. However when their love turns into mature love, when partners accept each other for what they are in ';reality'; does bodily attraction still play any important role? I am unmarried but curious to know from others experiences.How does bodily attraction change with time between married partners?
    When I first met my husband, of course I thought he was attractive. When we would go out on dates, he was at his best (freshly showered, nice clothes, etc). But, once you've been married for a while, you do see them at their worst. You see them with the flu, before they brush their teeth, in their comfy p.js. sitting on the couch covered in potato chip crumbs. You know, the stuff they did when you weren't around before. But, that doesn't change how attracted you are to them. Sure, the ';newness'; wears off after a while, but you actually become attracted to them in different ways, in addition to the immediate attraction that you once felt. It becomes a much more significant, more full fulling.





    Sure, there are days when you look at them and notice that they may not have as much hair as they used to, or that you have a little more jiggle then before, but, that doesn't even matter. The longer your with someone, the more you love THEM as a person, and the less importance you put on how they make YOU feel. How does bodily attraction change with time between married partners?
    There is no answer that would include all individuals. Some people say that physical attraction lessens over time, some maintain the attraction, and a few experience an increase in physical attraction. For myself; physical attraction still plays a wonderful part in my marriage, but there have been times when it lessened and other times when it increased. Stress, work, illness, parenting children, or aging can inhibit physical attraction; but time spent together, shared activities, and attention to each other can enhance attraction....it has not been all or nothing for my husband and I. We've been married 28 years and are enjoying each other very much.
    Physical attraction does fade as both partners grow old. That's why, I will just marry someone because of their character, not the look.


    The good-looking one is just the SEE-FOOD, just for SEE, but for long term relationship, never choose this kind. ( but of course, he/she gotta be at the same ';level of beauty'; with you)





    The two must look matched together so that strolling down on the street make them look great! ( Not an oh-so-big woman with a skin and bone man for example)
    Sure!However you still love the person for who they are and maybe not so much how they look. For example I don't love my husband less because he is balding and I still think he is handsome.He doesn't love me less for not ever losing those extra 15 pounds.
    Hit it hard before she has kids because afterwards she might have stretchmarks.
    no and no

    What is the best way for a retired married couple to sell a business property?

    I was wondering if there are legal avenues to use to avoid having social security benefits stopped when selling or after selling a property. Another words can a retired married couple sell a business property without penalty or ceasing of benefits, etc?What is the best way for a retired married couple to sell a business property?
    it won't affect social security benefits at all. Having a job could potentially affect how much in social security benefits you get, but not selling your business property.What is the best way for a retired married couple to sell a business property?
    The sale of an asset (i.e. the business) will NOT affect your Social Security payments. Ignore the above post; he's clueless.





    Additionally if you are at full retirement age, having a job won't affect your SS either. If you took early retirement, THAT could affect your benefits until you reach full retirement age.
    Is the business property in an LLC or other Corp?





    If it were, then it would only be the business changing assets into cash. Then the LLC can pay you.





    Moral of the sotry, put the property into an LLC and then sell it...

    What state can you be 17 and get married without parents consent?

    Im 17 and my fiancee is 17 to. He turns 18 in december and i turn 18 in april. We really wanna get married but my mom wont consent.


    What state can we get married in without consent?What state can you be 17 and get married without parents consent?
    I think you'd be wise not to get married yet. There is time for marriage. Maybe be engaged, and take time to get some education beyond high school. If you don't life WILL be harder - jobs are hard enough to get right now as it is. Can you pay rent, and utility bills, car payment, food etc right now??? I doubt it.These pressures will often brake a marriage. I realize that this is not what you want to hear, but if you are ready to get married, you should be ready to hear this, and prepare for it. You will have to face it once married, and it's not as easy as you think. Get that education, find a GOOD job, then set your wedding date. As time goes by, I can promise you that you won't be sorry. For both of your sakes, think about it. If you really value your relationship, you will think carefully.What state can you be 17 and get married without parents consent?
    Why in the world would you want to start your marriage off like that? Don't be so impatience that you and him start off with out the blessing of family. Then what...he goes and visits his family without you or you go visit your family without him? 17 is young...but setting that aside...if you're gonna do it at least have the support of your family. Kids today...you have no idea how bad your marriage is going to turn out if you do this without your partents consent. Or just wait a year until you're 18. If the love is there it'll be there in one year.
    just wait til you're 18, if you can't wait a couple months then how to do you expect this marriage to work? marriage is all about love and PATIENCE





    if you two can't wait, you're too young and too immature to get married. but sorry that's the truth





    madison
    well my cuzin got married in georgia, but u have to pregnant to do that. really u should wait cuz sometimes u guys can have problems and stuff.
    Good. Let's hope you don't get married. I don't feel like reading another thread that you will create in a couple months, whining about how your marriage is not what you expected it to be.
    The state of ';Not going to happen.';





    I won't hold my breath on you two even being together by the time you turn 18 next April.





    There's nothing wrong with waiting. What's the rush these days????
    Why not wait till April and have a wedding on your 18th birthday?





    Gives you time to save money and plan for the wedding!

    Should married men who cheat and spend marital assets keeping a mistress go to jail?

    Marital fraud.Should married men who cheat and spend marital assets keeping a mistress go to jail?
    I bet most men will be against it, even though they were mostly all in favor of crucifying the unfaithful wife. Double standard alive, and well.Should married men who cheat and spend marital assets keeping a mistress go to jail?
    Cheating and misappropriating marital funds is common for both genders and there are penalties in divorce law for this.





    Paternity fraud is completely different because it is another area in which the female is not held responsible for her actions.





    Be equal, be responsible.





    EDIT, yes, I am saying that there are many laws that are there to ensure that a male is responsible for his actions (and rightly so) and that there are many laws that are either there or not to ensure sure a female is not.





    Institutionalised chivalry, special treatment, diminished accountability... whatever you want to call it. That's the way it is and that's the way many women feel it should be.





    Equality? I don't think so.
    women do this too. if a woman drives a family car to meet a man, and her husband purchased the automobile, she is using a family asset to accomplish her cheating. if you jail a man for spending family money while he is cheating--jail the woman too. We are equal now---remember?
    Should married women who cheat and spend marital assets keeping a secret lover go to jail?





    Same situation and question...Why should only men go to jail and not women too?



    Just about. There should be some sort of civil recourse.





    You should find this interesting:





    http://www.associatedcontent.com/article鈥?/a>
    YES !!! Marriage is way to attractive to men. Look at all those men lining up to get married. We need to cut down on marriage somewhat.
    Why don't you and NOW start petitioning the government to jail all men who do this? If nothing else at least this will exercise some deep emotional need to take revenge on men.
    I am glad you are so moderate. I think they should all be sold into slavery until you personally say they have paid their debt. Married women who cheat should get a ';walk';. Are you happy now?
    You're a girl right??, why dont u ask the same thing about women???


    if they'd done that, then the jails would be covered with CHEATERS instead of KILLERS!!!!!





    It's true, innit?
    Not even close to the devastation from the previous question. Comon pretty lame attempt.
    Jail????? It aint against the law!!!!





    It may be immoral but it isnt illegal.
    Great backlash question. If it made sense. My answer: No, otherwise we'd see a lot of women in jail too now wouldn't we?
    Only if when women cheat they go too.
    Yes, and women who cheat, too.
    No, but they should be castrated. ;)
    heck No you know that.
    Not in a free country.

    How do I go from engaged to married in sims 3?

    My sims just got engaged and I am troubled as to how you do the actual wedding.


    They said something about a public wedding and a private wedding but nothing about how to actually do the wedding.


    I know that in sims 2, all you had to do was get that wedding arch and click ';Get Married'; but they don't have the wedding arch in this (at lease not that I saw.)


    Can some one please help me? Do I have to go somewhere, and if so where?


    Thanks everyone.How do I go from engaged to married in sims 3?
    it took me a few min to figure out..you click on your cell phone and click throw party and a screen will come up where you can pick where you want it at and what kind (click wedding party) and the time you want it at and you can click which guests you want there..i had mine at the park..and then i clicked on my sim and clicked on get married and the guests were watching and cheering and it workedHow do I go from engaged to married in sims 3?
    I had trouble with this for a while as well, it took me forever to figure out. If you have a decent relationship with the person, what you do is perform a bunch of romantic interactions in a row. Not the same one over and over, just any romantic interaction. What they think of you will change from ';[Sim] thinks you're okay.'; to ';[Sim] thinks you're flirty'; to ';[Sim] thinks you're alluring';. Once they get to this stage, you get the option to ';First Kiss'; or ';Confess attraction';. After you do one of those, keep doing romantic interactions and if you have a good enough relationship you can go steady then propose. Just remember, if you do any friendly or funny or any interactions of a different type other than romantic in between, you'll have to start all over.





    Then, after propose go steady --- sim becomes girlfriend/boyfriend- propose engagement -- sims becomes fiancee, option of private wedding --- in romantic option or wedding party -- phone- throw party.

    Can you be a feminist and stay married to a philandering husband who publicly humiliates you?

    Hitlary thinks so...Can you be a feminist and stay married to a philandering husband who publicly humiliates you?
    lol, too true. Next we will find he is a chauvinist in private life.Can you be a feminist and stay married to a philandering husband who publicly humiliates you?
    Well yes, at least as much as anyone can be:





    An existentialist who engages in commerce (like a stock broker).





    An environmentalist who reads a book; uses the internet or drives a car.





    A police officer who breaks the law.





    A politician and a Christian.





    A Christian philanderer.





    An athiest who marries.





    An athiest who buys a lottery ticket. (... but I repeat myself:))





    A Christian who diddles an income tax return.





    A health nazi who is also promiscuous.





    A DEA agent who drinks or smokes.





    To the extent that an atheist believes in the future. (If the future hasn't happened, it does not exist. If it does not exist, it cannot be proven. If it can't be proven; then believing in it is an act of faith, etc)








    Life is full of ambiguities; paradoxes and general muddle - maturity accepts these dilemmas.
    But none of Rash Limbaugh's four ex-wives did, nor did any of Newt Grinch's serial wives.


    Guess it takes a conservative who can't keep his pecker in his pants to judge a liberal that can't!
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  • How young is too young to get married?

    My boyfriend and I are both 16 and sophomores in high school. He just proposed to me and we are planning to get married half way through senior year after he turns 18 (since Ill be 18 at the start of senior year). Is that to early?How young is too young to get married?
    Just wait and see if you are still together when yall are 18...A lot can change between now and then...No one can decided what is best for you, only you can.How young is too young to get married?
    Way too early. If you look at statistics regarding young marriage, failure is highly likely. It's hard to have foresight when you're young and in the throes of young love because that overrides rational thought. You have a lot of life to experience and it's going to change you. 16 year old me is pretty different from 25 year old me. Post high school life, especially college, is going to change you, especially having a larger pool of guys to choose from, many of whom probably are more compatible with you and share more in common than just going to the same school. After you graduate high school, keep tabs on couples. Most if not all of them will break up within a year. Relationships at 16 more or less aren't built to last. They're meant to teach you about how relationships work. Not to mention getting married is more work than being committed and dating. You don't want to be a 19 year old divorce and have to explain that to new guys. You really shouldn't think about marriage until your mid twenties at earliest. Yes sometimes it works, but that's more the exception than the rule.
    i think that is too young to get married as well.


    as a previous poster said, you will get married and still be living with your parents..


    marriage should be a big deal, a huge step in life and i think that you should get married once your spouse is actually about to support you.


    i am 17 and my boyfriend is 21.. he gave me a ring but not an engagement ring.. why? because i am 17 and i still do not know what i want in life in regards to occupation etc, let alone MARRIAGE.


    give it time, get a post secondary education so you can earn better money to support yourselves, then consider it.


    as mature as you may be, if you are financially unstable, a marriage will be very hard for you.


    good luck.
    I would suggest waiting until you're a little older....not b/c I don't think it could work but just to allow yourselves to grow a little. I got married when I was 24 and in the last year, we've both grown a lot and changed. If I could do it all over again, I'd probably wait until I was about 26 or 30 b/c we'd be a little more in tune with who we are as individuals. But now it's like we're still finding ourselves and each other so it's a little difficult.





    Nonetheless, at the end of the day you have to do what you feel is best for you. It's your life so as long as you're happy, those around you should be happy too.





    Best wishes!
    I would say yes 18 is too young to get married. You both need to think about how your going to handle payments for a car(s), House, Insurance, Food Shopping, Utilities, and all that. The ez answer would be well get a job. But think about this with no college degree can you really live on minimal wage? I think the best idea is to wait go graduate from High School then go to college or a trade school then get a job. Also you might want to think about getting a savings account if you don't have one already.
    Personally I think it's too young. At that age you are just beginning to figure yourself out... I am 22 and I'm growing and changing as a person on a daily basis it seems. The important thing is that in order for this to work, the two of you will need to grow together, not grow apart. Your relationship will need some extra nurturing. It's possible, but I don't think the success rate for young marriage is exceptionally high. Best of luck though! :)
    what exactly are you going to do after that? be married and in hs living with your parents? grow up you are way too young to get married neither of you will have an education or a way to support yourselves. thats how you know youre too young. you may think you can make it on your own but you have no idea how impossile it is to live off of minimum wage which is what someone with only a hs education makes.
    Yes.You need your time to date around and get to know yourself and learn how to be in a relationship.The younger you are when you get married,you have a greater chance of divorce because you'll always wonder what it would have been like to be with other people.If you really love each other,just wait about 3-4 years and decide then if you still want to marry.I'm guessing you guys will get out in the world and will find plenty of other people you're interested in.
    Yes, I think that is unwise. People evolve a lot from 16 to 25, I would not recommend getting married before you are at least 23.





    If you guys are still together then, then your marriage would be very promising and you should have a great wedding then.





    But if you grow apart by then, you've saved yourself a lot of pain and trouble by waiting and not getting married.
    you really need to finish school first and both of you should get jobs,so you can get a place of your own.then you can see what life is going to be about.unless both of you are rich or you are going to free load on your parents then this is the way to go.also this will give you time to mature and think more about what you are doing.good luck..Bill
    I personally feel a young marriage it tough, you should be at least 18, but what are the reasons for rushing into things, you have your entire lives a head of you.





    I would suggest waiting until you are both done school, including college if that is the plan.
    you should wait what you want now will change in a few years. what is the hurry. do something with your life like go to college. join the army. be single a while before you get married. i know this because i was married at 17. had my 1st kid be the time i was 18. after 20 of marriage and 3 kids later got divorced. wait wait wait. the man i married to for 20 and the man i married to now are two toatally different men.
    I don't konw the exact percent but a VERY small percentage of HS relationships last. Honestly, your are going to change SO much from like 20-24 and by the end of that you may not want anything to do with your now husband. honestly I'd wait for a while and let yourself finish learning who you are before you tie yourself down.
    My boyfriend and i are feeling the same way, but we're gunne get proposed when were 18, then get married when were like 26. We'll still be together, but itll be easier financially. You dont wanna rush things so that the other things in life are missed. Plus, being engaged is fun :)
    I'm 20 and getting a divorce so I would wait you both will change so much more than you realize when you do go to college. I would say wait and leave your options open. and I would definitly hold off on children because that is hard to deal with also.
    depends hw long you have been together... who knows what happens in the future ... if it is still going well at 18 then why not ? buttt saying that.. alot of teen marriages do end in divorce due to that fact that they have not spent the time to get to know each other... x
    you should wait a lot longer than that-you both are so young %26amp; haven't had time to experience time for yourself %26amp; date. You should wait at least five more years before you get married-just have a long engagement.
    Married at 18, divorced with 2-5 kids by age 28; how does that sound to you? Because it's where your headed!


    Your both kids, wait until you both graduate college then go from there
    Depends on your maturity Level I got married when I turned 17 and im 22 right now and still married
    too young that you didn't enjoy your teenage life to face a big responsibility. too young big deal
    By asking this question I think you are probably still too young.
    You will be too young for ten more years.
    That's much too young for both of you. Wait a few years.
    way too young right now. wait until you are both legal and then see you feel. alot can happen in that span of time.
    Depends on your level on being an adult. Dont rush it if you have doubts.
    That's a little young, but I think it sounds very romantic.

    How would you feel if your daughter married a Muslim and converted to Islam?

    Would you pay for the wedding?How would you feel if your daughter married a Muslim and converted to Islam?
    Of course I would - my (future) daughter can marry anyone or worship any god she damn well pleases, or none at all. And yeah, I'd grudgingly pay for the wedding - so expensive anymore! Although Christian ceremonies are the WORST - positively through the frickin' roof costwise.How would you feel if your daughter married a Muslim and converted to Islam?
    I have a female friend that was raised a christian and she is white and she fell in love with a african muslim and she married him, her dad did not support the wedding at all because her dad is a old fashioned racist that uses the N word a lot and she got pregnant and had a baby with the man. The baby is innocent, he is a good boy now 8 years old and hes half white half black but his mom converted into muslim and is raising her son as a muslim but she got a divorse with the guy because in the end he just used her for legal US residency and i feel sorry for her because her dad never calls her and he shows no love for the grandchild and she is alone with her son because the dad doesnt care and her dad is for ever mad at her. Only her mom accepted it and shows love for the boy but she lives unhappy most of the time.
    I'd be a little disappointed, but I'd respect her choice.





    Yes, I would pay for the wedding. I would do my best to give a dowry, too, so she would be well treated by her husband's relatives. Whether or no, I'd shoot his putrid b***s off if he or his family ever hit her or mistreated her.





    (I married an Asian woman. I had to pay for my reception. Her parents conveniently ignored any dowry.)
    Sure, but I am only paying for one wedding. That is my rule. If they get divorced she has to pay for the next one. :) I am not saying this has anything to do with Muslims, though. I am just saying in general, if she decides to get divorced. As far as her converting to Islam, I wouldn't mind. In my opinion, we do not have kids to control them and make them who they are. We have kids to give life to an individual with the freedom to think, feel, and create. I would never try to force my daughter off of the path she chooses in life. We all choose a path and then we all learn from it. People don't learn things when they are violently pulled off of a path of exploration. Maybe this is a test to see if you can handle this situation calmly. Maybe this is a test to see if you can control your previous convictions and emotions.





    Sure, if my kid is going out and doing things that could hurt others, or herself, I would try to protect those other people, or her, but simply making a religious choice is harmless. I refuse to say that just because there are guns there is death. Guns and death are two different things. If this were the case we may as well ban everything, since anything can be used as a weapon. Fact is, we as individuals need to do some internal cleansing and learn self control. WE are the root of our own problems in soceity, not guns, religion, or beliefs. WE are the problem; therefore, we should learn to be understanding of the fact that everything is a process, nothing goes our way, and things are at work that are beyond our control (in other words, we can't control the direction of the world, as individuals, only try to influence it.) In the end, all that matters, is that there is someone there to love us, to pick us up when we fall, and to encourage us to keep on going, reminding us that there is always another chance. Even though everything around is constantly changing, being destoyed, and errected, only two important things remain: love, and time.





    P.S. Of course, if he tried taking her out of the country I would highly suggest against that. I may even decide to move with her if it is her decision!
    Since my best friend as a kid was a Muslim, I know there is nothing inherently wrong with the religion, so I'd be supportive. I don't believe in expensive ceremonial weddings though, so unless she wanted to get married in a courthouse or in our backyard she'd be paying for it herself.
    Years from now she'll be a woman. I'll try to prevent that but if she did, I would be heartbroken and definitely tell her husband that if he even THINKS about leaving the country w/o my consent I'll personally travel his west-bubble-f%ck village and cut his balls off. And I would. Honor must be respected and my child is not property. I do not respect the way Muslims treat woman ';as a whole';, and I've been around some.


    As a Christian I would be heartbroken as well as I want her to truly believe in the notion of Christ and live a spiritual life, not so much religious.


    pay for the wedding.. well.. if it's inevitable.. sure
    my daughter is a very independent, self sufficient, totally balanced woman and would be Jewish if she was to go toward a religion...her words. So guess she wouldn't do that.


    BUT: I have never told my daughter what to do and wouldn't start now.
    If I have a daughter, and if she really wanted to...sure, why not? It's her life. I'll offer to pay for the wedding if I have the money, but if they refuse, I'm not going to complain.
    I raised my daughter to make her own decisions, and I didn't pay for the wedding when she married the husband she already has.
    It's her choice, and I'd respect it. If I tried to force her away from it I'd be exactly like my parents.
    Why not? It's her life.
    I have a daughter?
    I don't have a daughter





    ;-)
    I don't have children.
    I dont have a daughter but no I would not pay for the wedding, I would pray for her to find her prodigal way back home and to be saved. I have a son, I would pray for my son as well.
    Never happen in a million years.





    My daughter is not a weakling. She is self sufficient and independent and not in the market for a master.
    I would be very distraught if my daughter believed in any god.
    Not a chance.

    How much does it cost to get married in Campbell County Kentucky?

    Me and my doll baby are going to the bluegrass state to get ourselves hitched! Does anyone know what the cost of the marriage license and a preacher will be?How much does it cost to get married in Campbell County Kentucky?
    Filing Fees: (The total fee is $35.50, fees include the following)





    $24.00 ($14.00 clerk, $10.00 Spouse Abuse)


    $5.00 Certified copy mailed to couple


    $1.00 Postage/Copy mailed to State Registrar


    $1.00 Postage/Copy mailed to Couple


    $4.50 Legal process fee





    You'll can to contact the County Clerks office at 340 York St


    Newport, KY 41071, 859-292-3845 or online http://www.campbellcountykyclerk.org/

    What are the chances of new Navy married couples going overseas?

    Just wonder if there is a big chance of a new military couple could be stationed overseas? Or if all the stations go to the higher ranking couples?What are the chances of new Navy married couples going overseas?
    Married E3 and below unaccompanied orders OCONUS, even E4 can be denied getting OCONUS clearance if not financially stable. If dual military (both Navy) then slightly possible but will depend on Rating and what is available at the commands OCONUS.What are the chances of new Navy married couples going overseas?
    Being married has no bearing on assignments.





    They don't look and see if someone is married or not, when making assignments.

    What difference does it make if your married while applying for uni?

    I am applying to uni this year and am going to get married soon. I have been told that if I get married I wont get a large student loan (as my fiance earns 拢65k). Is this true? Will my marital status change how much loan I will receive?What difference does it make if your married while applying for uni?
    I shouldn't have thought it matters if it's a loan. But if he earns that much, why do you need a loan? He's rich.What difference does it make if your married while applying for uni?
    well not your marital status will effect, but once you are married yours and your husband income will be taken under consideration so if your husband earns more money than you then you would not be able to get as much financial aid
    Yes. In England the student loan you receive is in two parts. The first is not income assessed, so anyone can get the basic amount. The second is dependent on your financial status. This is determined by your parent's income if you are 'dependent' - single and under 25, or your partner's income if you are 'independent' - either married or over 25.


    For more information, you could try the student loans company website:


    www.slc.co.uk, and they have contact so you could phone them.
    yes because now there is 2 persons to pay 4 ur uni.

    What is the best way for a married woman w/a joint mortgage to buy a condo as a single buyer?

    i am married but never had my name on the family house.


    this recently changed.


    i would like to buy a condo in just my name.


    is there a problem with that?


    if not, how do i do this?What is the best way for a married woman w/a joint mortgage to buy a condo as a single buyer?
    you apply for a mortgage in just your name with using only your credit historyWhat is the best way for a married woman w/a joint mortgage to buy a condo as a single buyer?
    No. Just buy it in your name. However, if you are getting a mortgage for your condo, be aware that as a joint mortgage holder on your family home, that debt will be charged against you in underwriting as an outstanding debt, and may affect your ability to qualify for a mortgage on your own, depending on your income.





    In some states, there are homestead laws where a spouse has to sign to acknowledge that they know you are making a real estate purchase. They aren't taking responsibility for the mortgage, just acknowledging the purchase. Check with your mortgage company to see if that applies in your state.
    Some states will not allow one married person to purchase property without the signature of another. The country is about evenly split...so we would need to know what state you lived in.
    There is no problem with buying something as long as your debt-to-value ratio is still acceptable to a mortgage lender or banker (That's assuming that you will not be selling the first property).


    Debt ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets
    Have you told your husband that you're buying this condo? If you make enough money, you may be able to qualify for a mortgage yourself. If you are listed as a borrower on your current mortgage, half of your current mortgage will count as debt when you go to get a mortgage.


    If you're looking to get away from your husband, which is what this kind of sounds like, just get divorced.
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  • How much does it cost to get married in Campbell County Kentucky?

    Me and my doll baby are going to the bluegrass state to get ourselves hitched! Does anyone know what the cost of the marriage license and a preacher will be?How much does it cost to get married in Campbell County Kentucky?
    Filing Fees: (The total fee is $35.50, fees include the following)





    $24.00 ($14.00 clerk, $10.00 Spouse Abuse)


    $5.00 Certified copy mailed to couple


    $1.00 Postage/Copy mailed to State Registrar


    $1.00 Postage/Copy mailed to Couple


    $4.50 Legal process fee





    You'll can to contact the County Clerks office at 340 York St


    Newport, KY 41071, 859-292-3845 or online http://www.campbellcountykyclerk.org/

    What do you do to become legally married?

    Okay, this may sound silly, but what exactly do you do to legally become married?...My fiance and I have been talking and we aren't totally sure about what to do/where to start. I know I've seen some couples at the courthouse getting a license, but what necessary steps do you take? We aren't having a huge wedding or anything, but in a legal sense, what do you do exactly to be legally married?What do you do to become legally married?
    Just the license and someone recognized by your jurisdiction as being able to perform a marriage, to perform a marriage ceremony with 2 witnesses.What do you do to become legally married?
    You go to city or town hall and get a marriage license (you have to go together in person). Bring ID. Also it cost money (varies by town/state). In my town it is 10 dollars but in other places it could be 20 or a little higher.





    Then you can go to a church and book a day for them to marry you (cost money) or ask the town/city clerk about finding a justice of the peace (many town clerks can do it) and you pay them to marry you. The marriage license can take a few days to get so make sure you apply for it about 2 weeks before you plan on marrying.





    So you need a marriage license (which says who you both are and who your parents are and your addresses and what your new names will be, mans name is usually the same after).





    And you need 2 witnesses and a minister, priest, rabbi, or justice of the peace, or judge to marry you in your state. If you live in 1 state but want to get married in another state you must get the marriage license IN the state you plan to marry.
    both of you go to your county courthouse and ask for a marriage license. Make sure you have your ids. they'll ask a few simple questions then you both will sign and they will give you the license. then depending on your state law you will have to wait x amount of days before you can have the ceremony of your choice where your pastor, justice of the peace or officiant will sign as well.


    The license will be mailed of by the officiant and signed by higher officials, then mailed back to you. Congrats..you're now married and can change your social security card and drivers license.
    Look up your state's Department of Public Health website and it will have instructions. Here is California's as an example http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/birthdeat鈥?/a> Congrats!

    What is the difference if you are married and file taxes together or seperate?

    Is one way better than the other? Are there any advantages to either one?What is the difference if you are married and file taxes together or seperate?
    It is more costly to file separately.What is the difference if you are married and file taxes together or seperate?
    If you owe child support, file separately. I didn''t know about my husband being behind and we filed together. The government took my taxes as well as my husbands to pay his back child support. MEN!
    Married Filing Jointly is the best way. Married Filing Separately is the least desirable filing status to ever use in most situations. Try it both ways and you will see for yourself.
    i prefer to file separately only cause last year we filed jointly and they took half of our refund cause my hubby borrowed on his 401k a few years before. in my opinion, i would file separately. oh yeah, we do our own taxes on turbotax.com, its really simple to do.
    If your spouse happens to owe money, it can suck up your return or visa versa. I suggest finding someone to do your taxes who can crunch the numbers both ways, together and seperate, and advise you on which is your best option this year.
    Generally, your marital status on the last day of the year determines your status for the entire year.





    If you are unmarried, or if you are legally separated from your spouse under a divorce or separate maintenance decree according to your state law, and you do not qualify for another filing status, your filing status is single.





    Generally, to qualify for head of household status, you must be unmarried and you must have paid more than half the cost of maintaining as your home a household that was the main home for a qualifying person for more than half the year. You may also qualify for head of household status if you, though married, file a separate return, your spouse was not a member of your household during the last six months of the tax year, and you provided more than half the cost of maintaining as your home a household that was the main home for more than one half of your tax year of a qualifying person.





    If you are married, you and your spouse may file a joint return or separate returns. If your spouse died and you did not remarry in the year that your spouse died, you may still file a joint return for that year. This is the last year for which you may file a joint return with that spouse.





    You may be able to file as a qualifying widow or widower for the two years following the year your spouse died. To do this, you must meet all four of the following tests:





    You were entitled to file a joint return with your spouse for the year he or she died. It does not matter whether you actually filed a joint return,


    You did not remarry in the two years following the year your spouse died,


    You have a child, stepchild, or adopted child (a foster child does not meet this requirement) for whom you can claim a dependency exemption, and


    You paid more than half the cost of maintaining a household that was the main home for you and that child, for the whole year.





    After the two years following the year in which your spouse died, you may qualify for head of household status.





    More detailed information on each filing status can be found in Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and Filing Information.
    For the vast majority of married couples, filing MFJ is better than MFS. The only real way to tell, however, is to crunch the numbers.





    When filing MFS, a number of popular deductions and credits are reduced and/or eliminated. Additionally, if one spouse earns significantly more than the other more of the higher-income spouse's taxable income will be in a higher tax bracket. Also, both spouses must either itemize or take the standard deduction; one cannot take the standard while the other itemizes.





    Filing MFS will protect you if you feel your spouse is dishonest on his/her return.





    As far as offsets go, MFS will prevent your part of the return from being taken. However, that will probably be offset by higher taxes to the family as a whole. Claiming injured spouse status can protect part of your refund from offsets if you file MFJ.

    What should the maximum age difference between married people be?

    My grandparents are ten years apart, but my parents are the same age. I'm just curious what the maximum age difference should be?What should the maximum age difference between married people be?
    there should be no age difference if you care about someoneWhat should the maximum age difference between married people be?
    If you love someone age shouldn't matter. I've been married for seven years have 3 beautiful children and my husband is 10 years older than me. As long as there's trust, honesty and most important love and respect for each other age really doesn't matter. Also helps that the person or persons are mature enough to assume the responsibility of marriage.
    There is no maximum age difference. There is a one year age gap between my parents (who are no longer together) and a 24 year age gap between me and my boyfriend. My sister is 5 years older then her husband and my other sister and her husband are the same age......It varies.
    I think it really varies for everyone. My husband's parents were 18 years apart and were married 30 years and very happy...everyone is totally different.
    My father is 26 yrs older than my stepmother. They were married for over 40 yrs before he died, and were very happy together. She adored him.
    I think it depends on the current age. My wife is 52 and I'm 42. But I was not ready at 22 to date a 32 year old woman.
    I think as long as it's not something creepy like a 18 year old and a 45 year old than age really doesn't matter.
    Age doesnt matter as long as two people love one another.
    There really shouldn't be an age difference. If you love each other, go ahead.
    Since women live longer than men I guess women should be about 5 years older.
    No clue, my husband and I are 12 years apart.






    Love knows no age. (as long as it's legal)
    i say 10 years but im 15 so what do i know.
    it doesn't matter my sis is 7 years apart from her husband and my parents 1
    i think 15

    What is the prettiest beach to get married at in the US besides Hawaii?

    I want to get married on a beach but I never really done any traveling to know what the prettiest beach is in the US. Hawaii is too expensive so anywhere besides that.What is the prettiest beach to get married at in the US besides Hawaii?
    I have looked into having a beach wedding too! I have been to several beaches around the US and I really like Sanibel Island FL. Very small island, beautiful white sand beaches, and awesome views at sunset. There are several companies on Sanibel that do destination weddings and you can find them for all price ranges. There are also some really wonderful places to stay on Sanibel and some of the resorts offer wedding/honeymoon packages. The great thing about Sanibel is that the beaches are not crowded. You have to remember that most beaches are public so you are going to have people walking on the beach. Sanibel beaches are not crowded and I have seen many wedding done here. People here are very respectful of the ceremony, and will go out of their way to walk around your special event. The Sanibel Island visitor鈥檚 center is very helpful with weddings, just email them and they will assist you in finding out everything you need. You do have to get a marriage licenses and a permit for the beach. They are pretty inexpensive. Captiva is another small island that is right by Sanibel. It is way smaller than Sanibel but they also have some really pretty places to get married. I have been going to this area since I was a kid and I cannot explain to you how beautiful it is! It really is a very romantic place, peacful, and breathtaking. Here are some websites that I have used to help plan my beach wedding you might find them helpful:


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    I would think the best time to get married here is during sunset, you get some amazing pictures and the beaches are just breathtaking at this time! We like to go in Oct./Nov. They usually have really nice weather, not too hot not too cold. I hope this helps you congrats on your wedding!What is the prettiest beach to get married at in the US besides Hawaii?
    Beach Weddings are also popular in Florida look at this website http://www.sugarbeachweddings.com

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    cali, has beautiful beaches and southern florida has also.
    The Gulf Coast of Florida has numerous beaches offering beautiful sunsets perfect for any wedding; from large resorts to cozy cottages. The Tradewinds Resort in Clearwater; the Don CeSar in St. Pete, Harrington House Bed and Breakfast on Anna Maria Island, the Longboat Key Club Resort on Longboat Key... on down to Siesta Key and Sanibel and Captiva Islands.
    St. George, FL You can rent houses on the beach, some even have private pools and hot tubs. Split the cost with the guest the first day or two...use the rest of the week to have the whole house to yourself as your honeymoon!! http://www.floridavacations.com/fv/St-Ge鈥?/a>





    Good luck and Congratulations!
    Fiji, Belize, Bay Islands Of Honduras Roatan, Costa Rica, Bahamas etc.
    anywhere in Compton, CA. Beeaaaautiful beaches!
    The Long Beach Peninsula in far SW Washington state is beautiful. You might want to check out this site: http://www.funbeach.com/ and I'm sure that there are other good sites as well. My wife and I have stayed there overnight a few times(we live about an hour-and-a-half away), and its a great place for a getaway. I grew up near the Jersey shore, and no beach that I've seen there comes close to the ones at Long Beach. The nearby Oregon coast has great beaches too. Its more commercialized and crowded than Long Beach. It depends on what you like more. Long Beach has a slower, more secluded feel to it, while the Oregon coast has lots more to do; but they're very close to each other, so you could actually see both if you give yourself at least a few days. Happy honeymoon!
    Destin, Florida. It's gorgeous there!


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    This probably isn't any cheaper than Hawaii but St. John U.S.V.I. has some absolutely amazing beaches. Trunks Bay is one example.
    Get married in church. The beach is not for marrying. It's for swimming, sunbathing, surfing.

    How much does it cost to get married in a catholic church?

    I know that I need to go through marriage counseling and all that but I was wondering if it would cost more to get married in a big church or a small one. Do they vary a lot and if so by how much?How much does it cost to get married in a catholic church?
    I live in San Jose, CA. I looked into getting married at a small catholic church and their ';donation'; fee was $500. The church was decent, but not to my, or my fiances, liking. We are getting married at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, and they charge $1,600 plus the Natural Family Planning class $30, and the engaged encounter retreat, which depends if you do the whole weekend (Fri., Sat., %26amp; Sun.- overnight), or the one day thing. We did the whole weekend at San Juan Bautista which was $300 (paid for by a close friend of ours)....





    Hope this gives you an idea, but remember, the Silicon Valley is far more expensive than many other areas.How much does it cost to get married in a catholic church?
    The size of the church isn't going to be the dictating factor in whether or not they charge you money to get married there. There are big churches that charge money, and small churches that do too. Since you're expected to pay even if it's not mandatory, and if you honestly can't afford to pay I'm sure you can get it waived even if it is mandatory, it's not worth switching your parish registration just to save a bit of money on your wedding.





    The course that you need to do (it replaces most of the traditional marriage counselling that couples take) isn't organized on the parish level - it's generally done by several local churches together, so switching parishes won't make any difference in how much it costs you.





    If you are able to find a church where the pastor will marry you even thought neither of you is registered there, there will probably be a mandatory fee to get married there (and possibly a wedding coordinator you have to pay, you might not be able to pick your own musicians, etc), so it would almost certainly cost more to get married at a church you don't attend.
    It does vary, so you would have to contact each church to find out.





    My church is very old and has historic value, so we have a base fee and then some extra fees that are optional. You can get married for $50 there, but if you want candles, you have to pay for our weighted %26amp; stabilized candle holders, brass followers, and slow-burning, dripless beeswax candles, so that's extra. If you want to use the organ, which is very old and rare in this area, you have to pay for one of the approved organists. If you just want to have the priest marry you privately, no big wedding, it's only $10, so really, anybody can afford it.





    Also, it is a rule in my diocese that you must marry in the parish that either the bride, the groom, or at least one set of parents is registered in, or one of the diocesan chapels that aren't parishes. You may want to check on that first in your diocese, because it could limit your options.
    varies by membership to the parish. unlike some protestant churches - you have to be Catholic and a member in good standing at SOME parish so your pastor can write a letter on your behalf.
    ?
    Your whole life, once your in you never get out, but like a gang really....don't do it.
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  • What would happen if a devout catholic married an atheist?

    Would this cause trouble for each other, don't have anything against any of them. its my big brother who's in his situation and what if one person had one faith and the other had another faith?





    just looking out for him.What would happen if a devout catholic married an atheist?
    Well it would be a problem. The Catholic would probably be assuming that their spouse would be saved someday or that the Atheist is a good person and where you go after you die is between that person and God in any case. And the Atheist would assume that since they don't talk about religion now everything is all fine and will always be that way.





    Somewhere along the way, it starts to bug someone, maybe the Atheist finds that the Catholic going to bible study twice a week and Church on Sunday is too much and wonders why they married such an illogical person. Maybe the Catholic will someday realize that they can't baptize their child or that their spouse is going to spend forever in Hell.





    Day to day practices start to seriously got on the others nerves as the Atheist grinds his/her teeth while the Catholic pauses with closed eyes over his/her meal. Or the Atheist has a loud and hearty conversation agreeing with his or her Atheist friend in the living room after dinner one night.





    And then ';conversion'; happens. Secretly attempting to convince the kids one way or the other, trying to keep the spouse from or drag the spouse too church. Atheist/Christian literature left lying about the house. Pithy Mark Twaine or Bible quotes...all kinds of hints dropped here and there.





    Here's the sticker. If your brother is the Catholic and he doesn't see the light before the wedding he is required by God to stay in his marriage unless his lovely bride decides to walk away. He MUST try to be a good, loving, supportive husband. And he MUST try to love her and keep her which means he can't bombard her with ';conversion';.What would happen if a devout catholic married an atheist?
    It should be fine, my Grandfather married my Grandmother, he was Catholic %26amp; she was Protestant, the only condition was that the Children would be raised as Roman Catholics %26amp; they where.





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    My father was a devout Catholic %26amp; my mother a devout Protestant Lutheran. They negotiated %26amp; every other Sunday we would attend my mom's church, then my dad's church. It worked out well %26amp; I got a taste of both religions %26amp; they were also both very open with me about their views on both religions. They both had a deep respect for each other's religious beliefs. My best friend is also a devout Catholic %26amp; her fiancee is a hardcore Atheist. They have open conversations %26amp; the utmost respect for one another %26amp; each other's views. I think as long as they genuinely love each other %26amp; respect one another, they'll be just fine. Best of luck %26amp; God bless! :)
    The laws of the Sacrament prevail over members of the Church.





    By ';atheist'; is implied the unbaptized. No Catholic can marry someone who is unbaptized. It is called an impediment to marriage and it cannot be lifted.





    It is also doubtful that anyone who is seen as ';devout'; could even give the impression that she/he would even CONSIDER dating someone who was a complete apostate! If this has happened, then the so-called religious education has totally failed at every level!





    Had a counselor/confessor been aware of the situation, which he should have been from the first instance, the dating would not have continued with approval, for it only leads to tragedy later on.
    Well, Catholicism is known to be one of the most ';accepting'; religions, in which people are accepted, no matter the faith. Some Catholics are too anal about their religion, but their shouldnt be any dispute should a catholic marry and athiest. It all depends on who the people are.





    Besides, if they love each other, it doesnt matter. You can be religious without forcing it on others, as long as they respect each other's beliefs like people should.
    I think that if his religion is of great value to him, he should be careful. I say this because often times we can be disillusioned by love. He may have a lot of faith in God hoping that he may save her, perhaps bring her closer to God. It could be a devasting thing for him to find out it may be a test from God. He could marry this woman and she may never connect spiritually as he thought. Then there are three ways of going about it, 1. he may lose faith and decide to do the human nature response to stay with her and ';work it out';, it never will human connections are through Christ, 2, He may feel that the desire in his heart to save her really is a blessing if that's the case 3. he will marry her and then it will end badly, but he will learn the test of faith to leave even though heartache hurts. I pray that God will give him strength and faith to figure out what is right.
    I'm Agnostic. My boyfriend believes in God without a doubt. No problems for us. But um..this is a bit more drastic. I mean, Atheist and Catholic? Wow. I mean, I'm trying to entertain the thought. It's obvious that, if they are planning on getting married, and it's not an issue for either of them, then it should be fine. It's okay to look out for your siblings, talk to them about certain things, but if he's sure about this then you should leave it at that and not worry.
    %26lt;%26lt;What would happen if a devout catholic married an atheist? Would this cause trouble for each other,%26gt;%26gt;





    Well, yeah. Sooner or later your respective belief systems WILL start to get on each other's nerves.








    %26lt;%26lt;don't have anything against any of them.%26gt;%26gt;





    Not now you don't, but don't make the mistake of presuming that isn't going to change at some point in the future. Not only is it possible, it is PROBABLE.








    %26lt;%26lt;its my big brother who's in his situation and what if one person had one faith and the other had another faith?%26gt;%26gt;





    The Church would oppose a marriage to an athiest, but not necessarily oppose a marriage between a Catholic and a Baptized non-Catholic Christian.





    Typically, I think it better to marry within one's own religion. Two people, with different belief systems can make a marriage work. It's just that they are going to have to work much harder at it than a couple that shares a common Faith.








    %26lt;%26lt;just looking out for him.%26gt;%26gt;





    You - THEY, really - need to be looking out for their children as well. A Catholic parent MUST raise his/her children in the Catholic Faith. What will the atheist parent think about this. We'll see how REALLY non-challent they are about their beliefs when children enter the scene.
    This really is a battle. I would hope that there would be mutual respect for viewpoints. When one centers one's life around God, I fear it could be too much for the atheist to handle. Debates would rage and the compulsion or duty for the Christian to ';save'; the atheist would be too great to bear.....I think it's best avoided... its like oil and water the 2 dont mix!
    I did it.





    He was a mama's boy. Mama always hated me so after I gave birth to her first grandchild, she sent her sons to my place when I was at work to help my ex move everything out of our house, clean out the bank accounts, steal my car and leave town. (With my baby)





    I got her back.





    So my advice, .... ';mama's boys'; are BAD NEWS!





    :)
    As long as they both accept each other's faiths and don't try to convert each other, they should be fine.
    Well, if they love each other enough to marry and respected each other's beliefs, I don't see what the problem would be. They obviously fell in love for a reason.





    The only long-term complications would be how to raise the children.
    they are in love and already know each other - don't they?


    I figure as they are marrying the differences don't matter and they must love each other


    you ask if it would but you doesn't say if it does now?
    it shouldn't matter what religion each followed if they truly loved each other. if it did cause an issue it probably isn't worth it.
    If they love each other they'll work around it. But they will have problems and differences of opinion in many aspects of life, how they marry an raise children any many more no doubt.
    It'd be like antimatter and matter: KKAAAABBBBBOOOOOOOMMMMM!!





    Or maybe they'd live happily together o_O. Don't worry - they love each other enough so that they got this far; I doubt they'll clash and let religion come between them.
    They're not a devout catholic at all. The bible clearly says not to be yoked in marriage to the unbelievers.
    Atheism is not a faith, but it shouldn't really matter, problem is it will, depends how strongly they hold to their views.
    He'll just be providing her with more ammunition. But since he'll be miserable anyway, what does it matter if she has more chains to pull on?
    Its just religion... Its not that important....if you love someone you love them... SIMPLE... LOVE IS LOVE REGARDLESS OF FAITH SYSTEM
    I think the atheist in the relationship should look out for things like pitch forks, bonfires, ducking stools
    If they respect each other they will be fine.
    All their children would come out being agnostic.
    God turns sinners into saints .Leave it to His hands.
    The great Ganon will rise and eat the world's supply of erasers.
    just respect each others beliefs and don't try to impose their faith on the other

    How dressy should you get when getting married at the courthouse?

    I am getting married soon, and wondered if I should get a long or knee length dress? Would I be overdresses for a courthouse wedding?How dressy should you get when getting married at the courthouse?
    Some couples wed in blue jeans. Other brides wear wedding gowns. Do what you like.





    I think as long as you avoid long veils and cumbersome trains, it is okay.





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    There are plenty of things that look bridal, without being too cumbersome for the courthouse. Good luck with your search.How dressy should you get when getting married at the courthouse?
    honey, its your wedding day, you can wear what you want. i know people who went to the courthouse and got married in jeans, and then i know people who went to the courthouse with her in her whole dress and veil, and him in a tux. its really up to you guys, because it is your day. just because your having a courthouse wedding doesnt mean you have to give up EVERYTHING that comes with a big wedding.





    tho, if you are interested in a knee length dress, check out davids bridal. they have a lot of super pretty knee length wedding dresses lately, i wish they had been there when i bought my dress!
    I think that it is up to how your future husband will be dressed. you don't want to be all dolled up and having him wearing jeans! I think that a knee length dress would be more appropriate. Congratulations!
    You can wear whatever you want to a courthouse wedding, just like with any other type of wedding.
    However dressy YOU want to be! If you want to walk in there with a replica of Princess Diana's dress... then by all means do it!!! Your day... don't let anyone tell you what to do :)
    I think you should go all out - think about it, it's your day! Dress like you mean it!!!! Your only going to get married once!
    My fiance and I were thinking about doing that - I wasn't planning on getting dressed up very much :) I'm sure she planned otherwise though!
    I would go with a knee length or tea length dress.
    a knee length sounds good to me
    knee length

    What is the average age to get married in your state?

    I'm 23 and live in SLC, Utah which is a completely different world compared to the rest of the country, but everyone here seems to get married around 19-23ish. What I wanna know is how old are people when they're getting married in other parts of the country?What is the average age to get married in your state?
    I'm from NJ where most people wait until they're 30 before getting married. I currently live in Mexico and everyone here gets married when they're 17-19.What is the average age to get married in your state?
    I live in Utah too (non-mormon) and I got married when I was 19.
    I live in San Francisco, CA and got married just 5 days after my 26th birthday. my husband was 29

    How much does it cost to get married in a church?

    I am catholic and my fiancee and I plan on marrying in a church.. I know all churches have different prices but im just curious what a ballpark range is? Thanks a bunch.How much does it cost to get married in a church?
    My daughter was married this past October.





    The Church cost $150.00


    Organist $150.00


    Soloist $100.00





    You are not required to have an organist and soloist. You can improvise with recorded music, or have a friend play or sing.





    The Church cost is negotiable depending on your ability to pay.





    My daughter and son-in-law were told they could pay the priest whatever they felt appropriate. They chose to give him $50.00.How much does it cost to get married in a church?
    The cost of churches go from cheap to outrageous. Im getting married in about 2 weeks (May 2nd :) and our church is charging us $35 for the church and $100 for the minister. A friend of mine her church wanted to charge $300 and then $150 for the minister. So your looking anywhere from $30-500, depending on the church then the fee for the minister.
    We are getting married in our church for free because we are members. The church suggests a ';free will'; donation, we are giving $200 to our pastor and $300 to the church.





    It will vary based on the church. You will have to call around for pricing in your area.





    Good luck!
    This might sound crazy, but if you are interested in a free wedding, just find a local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Find out who one of their bishops are. They will marry you for free anywhere you want at no cost and no obligation whatsoever. :)
    I'm getting married in a Roman Catholic church and the fee before donation is $500.00 (donation optional).





    then a seperate 200 for the organist.





    Pricey? yes I know but compare how much is being spent on the wedding.... then the Church fee is actually not much at all.
    The priest at the church is happy to perform the ceremony for his parishioners. The priest will not mention the fee, but a donation to the church is acceptable. I suggest $100.
    Our church expense is $550 and we trimmed it down from $700 because we asked if we could use a CD instead of paying $150 for the organist.
    i am also getting married in a catholic church and its going to cost us $350 :)
    Anywhere between free and $1,000. If you belong to a church it is usually just a clean up fee (around $50-175).
    when I got married our godparents paid for the mass and it was $300 I believe.

    How much does it cost to get married at the Sears Tower in Chicago?

    Two of my friends are looking to have their wedding somewhere special, and we're trying to find out if it's possible to have a wedding at the Sears Tower in Chicago-- and how much it would possibly cost depending on options/season.





    Thank you!How much does it cost to get married at the Sears Tower in Chicago?
    If there's money there's a way.... In this case there would be a lot of money involved!!How much does it cost to get married at the Sears Tower in Chicago?
    i dont think you can do that sorry :(

    What are the negative aspects of being married to a woman?

    Ladies, what are the downsides that a man experiences when he marries?





    Do the positive make up for them?What are the negative aspects of being married to a woman?
    We are pretty difficult to please. What we ';need'; one day may not be what we ';need'; the following day.


    Women are pretty cranky creatures.


    We always change our mind.


    We usually try to mold you into what we think you should be.





    Hopefully the positive makes up for the negative but that's a question our partners would have to answer.What are the negative aspects of being married to a woman?
    The only downside that I can think of at the moment, is that he's a freakin' radiator to sleep with. So he gets super hot and sweaty which gets me that way. I can't stand it.


    Seeing as that's the only thing that I can think of, the positives more than make up for it. He's generous, kind, honest, loyal, loves my food, makes time for me. I really couldn't have asked for a better man.
    Woman in general, want to change the man. How he acts, lives, thinks, views and even desires. Let me ask you a question. What's in it for a man to marry, if he could do all same things without marriage. He could live with her, love, sex, have kids, etc. all without being married.
    Men and women change as they grow older. I think the #1 thing a man has to realize is that the marriage is an on-going thing. For the rest of his/her life. Marriage and love is what you make of it. It takes two, to make it work. Share everything, and never betray the other.
    wow you are looking for some pretty General answers....to a very Personal question.





    I think the biggest downside for most men, is realizing that this woman can never be pleased by one man
    Its like when we got married my wife just quit taking care of herself and just got fat and lazy. But it is nice to come home to a clean house.MILDRED SENT ME
    Mood swings when it's that time of the month. Just hope that she doesn't change personality wise and the same goes for you. Fake people su**
    Being pressured into having a child when he's not ready
    having to clean up after himself and realizing she is a person and not a maid
    wait...so there is good aspects ?
    depends on the day
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    I am getting married to my boyfriend of two years. He would like to adopt my 3 year old and the biodad will agree to this. Can we file as soon as we get married? We live in Indiana.How long do you have to be married before stepparent adoption?
    I believe there is a 6 month waiting period before filing to adopt by a step parent. Call your states attorney and ask.How long do you have to be married before stepparent adoption?
    Why does he need to adopt her? Isn't it possible for him to love her and care for her without having to lie about who you slept with to conceive her? If it's not possible for him to be able to love and care for her without having to lie to the world about the circumstances surrounding her birth, then he doesn't sound like he'd be very good 'dad' material anyway.
    as soon as you get married you can.
    most states say 1-2 years. but talk to a lawyer in your state to find out for sure.
    depends on the laws in your state call the court house

    How much does it cost to get married in minnesota?

    My Boyfriend and I are planning to get married, but the things is, we're two broke college students and money is tight. We really love each other and we feel this right.How much does it cost to get married in minnesota?
    I got married in MN, my wedding was very elaborate and we had the ballroom at TI for the reception. It was around 40K. But if you want to get married by the Justice of the Peace, the marriage cert is around $50-75 and around 100-300 to pay for the legal papers.How much does it cost to get married in minnesota?
    Well mines not exactly minnesota but close, I'm getting married in Northern Iowa in September. The cost of things around there is pretty much all the same if you shop around. We are in the same boat money wise. But I dont want to feel cheated outta my one big day! Were having roughly 100 people. We found a state park to rent-it's only $100 for the entire day. Were having a locker cater everything, it's a 2 meat, vegetable, and starch meal and includes choice of water milk, or lemonade-that's about $6.50 a plate. Then beyond that it's really all dependent on what you want to spend on rings, dress, tuxes. With the dresses, tuxes, transportation and all were spending around $2,500. We've also been saving for a year and a half tho.
    If you get married before a Marriage Register by signing in the book may be $100 or so. The same thing if you do any other place may be any where between $25000 - $1 Million depending upon the hotel or location you choose.
    I had a wonderful wedding so if you need any personal help with it just email me so I can give advice because this seems like a personal issue. Hope you can find me helpful xoxo Littlepink
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    How would you atheists go about getting married?

    As an atheist myself, I've been wondering how I would have a wedding ceremony without a priest and such. So how would you guys do it? Interested to see the answers.





    Thanks a lot.How would you atheists go about getting married?
    You get a secular marriage done by a justice of the peace. Easy peasy.How would you atheists go about getting married?
    A justice of the peace (like a judge). A priest can only make a wedding acknowledged by the church. The signature on the wedding certificate and authorization by a judge is what makes it legal.


    Also you can have your ceremony outdoors or rent a building or something. That's what my cousin did (though she's Christian).
    You get married by a judge. You can even get them to come to wherever you choose an perform a ceremony that you design yourself - based on the Christian/Jewish/Other one or not. You just tell him where to go and what his lines are. Even people who have a ceremony in the church must get married in a courtroom, too, or their union isn't recognized by the government.
    Contrary to popular opinion:





    Marriage was not invented by Christians nor Jews.





    The first person to ever get married in the bible was the murderer Cain when he married Awan in the land of Nod after God banished him.





    Marriage is just another Pagan ritual adopted by Christians.





    Get married in Vegas, in Hawaii, in Indonesia.





    As long as you are not involved in a Gay Marriage, you can get married anywhere. Good Luck.
    I've got a guy who's an ordained minister in a completely fictional religion. He performed a ceremony for my friend (completely their design). Should I get married again, I'm thinking a ';dress as your favorite religious/mythological character'; costume style ceremony.
    Get a justice of the peace. Or go on a boat and get a captain to marry you. But in reality, it doesn't matter at all. The marriage is only legal when you have both signed the marriage certificate.





    You could have your best bud perform the ceremony
    Civil ceremony or humanist ceremony.
    Married in a commercial wedding chapel.
    Justice of the Peace.





    Have your best friend get ordained on the internet and have them do the ceremony.





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    We bathe in the blood of castrated cows, have sex with baby chickens and sing elton john's ';Let the sun go down on meeeeee.....';
    District Magistrate?
    instead of a priest, a justice of the peace?
    Justice of the peace. Who needs priests?