Oklahoma City, OK asked in Divorce and Family Law for Oklahoma

Q: If my spouse used a fake ss# when we married in 03 but was issued a new # in 2012 is my marriage legal?

My spouse used a social security number that be bought to marry me in 03. I didn't know he wasn't legal until 2 years after we married when his fake drivers license expired. We separated in 2012 and he filed for papers and was issued a whole new number. I having seen him or our kids in 5 years. I'm having a hard time finding now since he's technically a new person. Is my marriage still legal.

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Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
Answered
  • Pryor, OK
  • Licensed in Oklahoma

A: Yes, a fake Social Security number by itself would not make a marriage invalid.

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