Well, aren't they saying the first wife is the only one really "married"? That would mean all the other wives are not married.
Maybe, but I am sure a court would have to first nullify the marriage based on it being a multiple marriage. This is another reason why I think this whole situation is going to take years to settle in the courts. It's one to say A or B, but it is another thing entirely for what is said to carry the weight of the law behind it. So, in other words, the courts may eventually determine these underage mothers to be victims of molestation, but the court first has to establish that their marriages were never legal in the first place.
I think the State of Texas is setting itself up for many many lawsuits. If it prevails, the ramifications could be devastating for parental rights in this country.
It's very simple. You get each mother with their children. Ask the age of the oldest. Ask the mothers age. Subtract. If it is under the age of consent arrest the father.
That's what I am saying... I even understand a court ordered DNA sample from everyone in the community.
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Well, aren't they saying the first wife is the only one really "married"? That would mean all the other wives are not married.
Polygamy is illegal. Perhaps both husband and wives can be brought up on charges, however if she was under the age of consent then only he would be on both charges of polygamy and statutory rape
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It's 16 only with parents consent. If she is 15 when they get married they broke the law and I might assume are not legally married anyways. If she is his second wife they are NOT really married legally either. The age of consent in Texas for having sex 17 unless married.
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There is One God. This one God reveals Himself distinctly as Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
The Son is God himself in a human form or "God manifested in the flesh" (1Tim 3:16)
Every sinner must repent of their sins.
That Jesus name baptism is the only biblical mode of water baptism.
That the Holy Ghost is for today and is received by faith with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues.
The saint will go on to strive to live a holy life, pleasing to God.
It's 16 only with parents consent. If she is 15 when they get married they broke the law and I might assume are not legally married anyways. If she is his second wife they are NOT really married legally either. The age of consent in Texas for having sex 17 unless married.
If it hasn't been consumated, it isn't a marriage and grounds for annulment. The statutory rape laws don't apply to married folks, Prax, unless they were having sex prior to getting married. Also, until a court declares the second marriage invalid, it is valid, even though it is a second marriage. You aren't in violation of any laws in this country until you are convicted in a court of law, Prax. It's the foundation of the legal system. Innocent until proven guilty.
That's not correct. An insurance company can deny you the coverage when you apply for it, but, once the policy is issued, they can not deny claims because you have gained weight.
Rico, I didn't say that. I said that if you are going to purchase it and going through all the motions, but you are overweight, in spite of being otherwise healthy, they can deny you coverage. I didn't say that once it's in place they can then deny you.
However, if your weight is a problem and is costing them money, they can drop you eventually.
It's clear that they have the power.
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