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Quick question
Is it possible for me and my fiancé to get married while he is in A school? Just the legal part, we want to have the ceremony later down the road when he is out of A school. He asked his recreiter and he was told that we can't until after A school, but I have asked other people who were/are in the military and they said we can. So I'm confused can we or can't we please help.
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Permalink Reply by NavyMum on
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Like so much in the military - I think the answer is 'it depends' - he would have to have permission, I believe
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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The recruiter is wrong. Yes, you two can marry during A school. Google the county his A school is in to find the information to get a marriage license in that state. He will need to submit a special request chit to let the school command know his intention to marry. he may have to take a short class or go through a counseling session. This is good, he can learn about what having a dependent means for him, and what benefits are there for them. You will need to go to where he is in school and marry there. If it is a longer school, it is best to wait until he has earned phase three liberty, so he can have a weekend overnight with you. If it is a short school, get the process rolling as quickly as possible.
Some people will think this is not a good idea, and will try to prevent a marriage, or delay it. However, the Navy cannot deny any legal marriage. The recruiter may be doing that. You will often hear the advice to wait until after the first deployment, and that is solid, but each couple must choose for themselves.
Congrats and best wishes.
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Let me know if you need help finding the county clerk information. although it is pretty easy to do.
If he is an HM, they are the worst for giving them an afternoon off to get the license. I don't know why, but that is the most common location for problems. Great Lakes seems to be pretty easy, as does Pensacola.
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