Must you recite vows in order to be legally married?
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Must you recite vows in order to be legally married?
I got married 4 years ago; we have been separated for the 3 years. We did not say any vows; all we did was sign the marriage license. I was told by a friend that a marriage is not legal if you do not say vows. I need to know if this is true and if it is do I need to have the marriage license pulled?
Asked on December 27, 2012 under Family Law, Illinois
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
So long as there is a marriage cerificate and license filed you are legally married regardless of the fact that you may not have stated any marital vows during the ceremony. Given what you have written in your question, you are legally married.
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