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I have found out recently that I would only lose the SSI and Medicaide if I were legally married. Right now because of my part time job they have cut my SSI sharply and I am down to about $50 a month of it. My question is does the state of Georgia recognize "commitmnet ceremonies" as legally binding? I have done some research and it basically states that I would still be a "single" person in the eyes of the legal system. My thoughts are that "commitment ceremonies" are reserved for gay and lesbian couples who cannot marry legally in the state of Georgia or couples who cannot take a chance of the possibility of losing government benefits.
BTW- I get nearly $600 a month in SSDI and I would still get to keep it.
Unless you file a legal marriage license it is not considered a valid marriage in the eyes of the law. There is one one loophole to that and is common law marriage. Sent you a DM with certificates of commitment.
Last edited by Thursday007; 04-20-2011 at 05:48 PM..
I've heard of older couples having committment ceremonies so they don't lose their income, usually widows who want to remarry but would lose the husband's pension if they remarried.
Personally, I think a marriage is between the man and woman, not between the church or the state. Why don't you just say your vows to each other and let them be a promise you make to each other?
If you're asking about a ceremony because you want to have a big party, that should wait until you're in a financial position to legally marry.
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