Marriage Certificate Validity Rules

Summary

Filing a marriage certificate alone does not validate a marriage in Oklahoma or Utah; a ceremony is required. Attorneys cannot switch sides in probate court due to conflict of interest rules. In Oklahoma, a deceased wifes mother typically has no direct claim to compensation unless financially dependent or with a specific legal claim.

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In probate court, can an attorney change clients to an opposing party
In Oklahoma, an attorney generally cannot switch sides to represent an opposing party in the same matter due to conflict of interest rules. Attorneys must adhere to ethical guidelines to avoid conflicts that might jeopardize their ability to represent a client impartially.
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In Utah, if a marriage license is filed but the ceremony never occurred, is the marriage legal.
In Utah, simply filing a marriage license does not make a marriage valid. For a marriage to be legally recognized, both a ceremony must occur and the marriage license must be properly executed and returned to the issuing authority.
If a couple is married, and the wife dies, does the wife's mother have rights to any compensation to her death.
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In Oklahoma, the wife's mother generally does not have direct rights to compensation for her daughter's death unless she was financially dependent on her daughter or has a specific legal claim, such as a wrongful death claim. Typically, the spouse or children would have primary rights.
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