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Getting married when boyfriend is in Japan for 3 years and I'm here in the states
My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 2 years, and he was transferred to Japan for 3 years. I am a student and single mom here in the states, we want to get married but aren't sure how to go about doing it since we are in different countries, I know that he cannot come back to the states for a little while, he just got to Japan 2 weeks ago. He is an E-4, if that helps....
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Permalink Reply by Craig on
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You can do a marriage by proxy. It happens all the time. Just Google search "Military Proxy Marriage"
Actually, both of you can have a proxy if you want to be wed in Montana. Here is something in the Military Times:
http://forums.militarytimes.com/showthread.php?1564158-marriage-by-...
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http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/10/us/10land.html?_r=0
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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Be careful when researching proxy marriage, there are scammers out there.
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Permalink Reply by Angie on
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Even if you get married, the odds are slim they will allow you and a child to move to Japan. You will be separated for a while, while he TRYS to get the command to sponsor you and the child to go over there. Are you ready to be married and separated for three years? As that is a very real possibility .
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I am ready for everything. I know that he will be on cruise every 6 months and on land every 6 months. But I know that we love each other and being married is what we want. Thanks for the reply
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karaedden - I don't think you are understanding what Angie is saying. The 6 month cruise thing is nothing. That's the easy part. What Angie is saying is can your future marriage survive with him being away from you (and your kids) for 3 year?
Secondly, what makes you think he will on a cruise for 6 months and land for 6 months? You're dreaming. I was on a cruise for 8 months. In addition, when a ship is tied to the pier in the U.S., you stand duty. You don't leave the ship that entire day. The Navy isn't a normal 8-5 job.
Him being an E3 and below, you are not eligible to move to OCONUS areas (Japan, Guam, Hawaii for example). Yes, there are waivers, but nothing is guaranteed. What Angie is trying to tell you is you need to learn the rule, then you can make a decision on how to proceed. You need to know the rule to make a knowledgeable solution.
I'm not trying to scare you, I'm trying to get you educated so you know. Everything in the world has "ground rules", you need to learn them and be aware of them....
You really need to read the Policy here:
http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/milpersman/1000/130...
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