Legal Definitions - marriage mill

Definition: A marriage mill is a place where people can get married quickly and easily, often without going through all the legal steps required for a valid marriage. These types of marriages may be considered voidable, but are usually only void if there are serious legal issues preventing the marriage from being valid.

Examples: Some examples of marriage mills include:

• Las Vegas wedding chapels that offer quick and easy ceremonies with little legal paperwork
• Online services that allow couples to get married without ever meeting in person or going through traditional legal channels
• Foreign countries that offer quick and easy marriages to tourists, often without requiring any residency or waiting period

These examples illustrate how marriage mills can make it easy for people to get married quickly and without much hassle, but may not always result in a legally valid marriage. In some cases, couples may later find out that their marriage is not recognized by the law, which can cause problems with things like inheritance, property rights, and immigration status.