Fixed Marriage
By reubenace
@reubenace (94)
Philippines
June 4, 2007 6:32pm CST
It is a common knowledge especially in Asian countries (I supposed) that many people are searching for better opportunities in life from the United States. Some are resorting to pay a big amount for a "FIXED MARRIAGE" in order to facilitate their migration to the US. Now, would you allow your husband or wife to enter into a similar situation in exhchange for a promise that he/she will get a divorce in the future and that they are just doing it for your own family's good?
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3 responses
@mikaelasmom (51)
• United States
4 Jun 07
uh no!!! I personally could not allow that. What happens if they DONT get a divorce? then what!? ull end up in a screwed up situation. I know people that have done this and it rarely ever turns out good. I dunno, maybe im just being closed minded about it, but thats just how i feel!
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@reubenace (94)
• Philippines
4 Jun 07
I can figure out that you're more of a conservative type, me too I wont allow it to happen especially if it is my wife that is involved. Thanks a lot for your response.
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@mari_skye (1637)
• Philippines
5 Jun 07
No, of course not! If I were married and we are not in a good financial position, and the only option is for one of us to go abroad, I am quite sure that we will definitely look for other ways to do it rather than for one of us to enter into a "Fixed Marriage."
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@eden32 (3973)
• United States
4 Jun 07
In general, probably not. It's illegal and both parties can get into all sorts of trouble if they figure out the marriage is fake. The only situation were I can see that I would feel differently is if the person wishing to become a citizen were our family or very close friend. If I had a sister, cousin, or niece who wanted to become a US citizen to create a better life for herself I'd support that & take our chances with the legality of it.
@reubenace (94)
• Philippines
5 Jun 07
Yes its very much illegal but still many are resorting to it just so they could have easy access to the US. Thanks for your reply.
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