Tag Archives: common-law marriage

Judge rules Sister Wives case can go ahead

Posted on February 5, 2012 by samchapman

Kody & Co will be celebrating, as Judge Waddoups has handed down his ruling that the Sister Wives family do have sufficient standing for their case against the Utah County Attorney to go ahead. While the other parties, including the … Continue reading →

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Not-so-private Idaho

Posted on January 12, 2012 by samchapman

Updated 15 January 2012The School Board at Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, has placed School Superintendent John Cook on administrative leave for “personal reasons”. What those reasons are may be something to do with Boise resident Don Reiman’s decision to go public … Continue reading →

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Polygamy in Utah – only illegal if you commit another crime?

Posted on September 7, 2011 by samchapman

Imagine you had committed a crime that could send you to prison for several years, and the cops had found out, but you can rest easy because in your back pocket you have a letter from the State’s Attorney General … Continue reading →

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Unlicensed Marriages and the Church

Posted on December 16, 2008 by samchapman

Is it possible for a Christian to contract a marriage without a marriage licence, the reading of banns, or other officially recognised forms of wedding?

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