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Originally Posted by NewbieMisfits
One of us have been divorced for 13yrs, one had their (husband/wife) disappear 10+years ago back to a foreign country then that person died 4 years ago, but due to foreign records and unknown exact location proof of such has not been found...
So yes, the complications are that of one is legally still binded and although the process has started, due to publications being able to marry is about 4months out.
No, separating until then is not an option.
We've been together 8+years... so the "temptation" to break abstinence is well controllable lol
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Originally Posted by NewbieMisfits
Yes, but we have to look at the social factor as well among the Church itself...
To resolve this, for 6wks the summons for the divorce will be published in the paper for 6wks. (in a very small gossip town at that)
So.. socially, what does that show to others of the Church? That we are baptized but then out comes this in the paper? I fear this could hinder another's (something)....
I fully agree with what you said as to be married (behind the curtan) by the pastor first, I agree that would set us right with God. I also mentioned this to our main Church contact, and he agreed with you as the best route.
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Brother, I am not quite following you. If I understood correctly one has been divorced 13 yrs and the other one's husband/wife died in a foreign country. I don't understand the newspaper and the divorce process. Maybe I am missing something. If I am, will you explain it to me even if it is in a private message?
HOWEVER, I do not agree with a "ceremony" and it not being legal in the sight of man. If we are allowed to stand before a preacher and make a union of 2 people without the marriage license, thousands of people would be doing that all the time. There would be no divorce decree at all. People would be changing partners whenever there was a disagreement - nothing would bind them together - no committment. My husband is a preacher and would never ever marry someone without the marriage license. We have to obey the laws of the land. We are an open Bible to the world as we are the light of the world. In fact, the minister has to mail the license himself, he is not allowed to even let the married couple mail it in. I know an elderly couple who got married and the groom was good friends with the pastor and he asked the pastor to not mail it in. In fact, he gave it to the groom. About 5 years later, the wife found it in the safe. Naturally she was upset. She started using her former last name and moved out even to another state. This is not part of your situation but I am telling you this to stress the importance of the license and the mailing of it.
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