Can my probation officer keep me from getting married to someone with no criminal record?
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Can my probation officer keep me from getting married to someone with no criminal record?
My probation officer basically hates the world, and objects to pretty much anything anyone ever does. I’m looking to get married next year, and haven’t even mentioned it to her because she’s already expressed her distaste for both me and my relationship. My fiance has never been in any kind of trouble but because he’s younger than me, we met on the internet (but have had an ongoing relationship and are now living together). She’s already unhappy. Is there any recourse if I marry him without telling her beforehand or can she somehow prevent this?
Asked on October 18, 2011 under Family Law, Montana
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
She cannot prevent your marriage period. If you are under probation, the only thing she can control are the conditions of probation and whether any of your actions break the law. If this person is younger than you but legal, then there is really nothing getting in your way. My thought would be to wait until your probation is over and you have completed all conditions, then you would not have to deal with and your future spouse would not have to deal with unannounced intrusions into your household. You want to make sure you do not place this person in jeopardy of being harassed.
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