Marriage and Divorce

NZ Truth, Issue 1232, 11 July 1929, Page 9

Marriage and Divorce

Q.: :, (1) If a man marries under a false name, is such a marriage legal, apart from the offence. of giving a false name? (2) Is it possible for a man to change his surname and, if so, wnat is the procedure, and how costly? (3) Would the fact of one having been born m England affect such procedure? — "Perplexed" (New Plymouth). , A.: (1) The marriage is perfectly valid. Yes. He should instruct a • solicitor to draw up a deed poll which should be filed m the Supreme Court. The change should also be advertised. About £10. (3) No. Q.: My wife divorced me three years ago, but did not have the decree made absolute. She is m England at present, and has been there the last two years. (1) Could I marry again now, or is it necessary to hava the decree made absolute? (2) If so, could I have lit done?— " Standing By" (Kilbirnie). A.: (1) You will be guilty of bigamy if you remarry before the decree is made absolute. (2) Yes.