For many years, Massachusetts has been a destination wedding state. The main reason behind the state’s popularity for marriages is that couples anywhere in the world can get married in the Bay State as long as they obtain a state marriage license. Before the nationwide marriage equality in 2015, this was particularly attractive to same-sex couples. Even today, same-sex marriages are banned in some states.
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What is the Mandatory Waiting Period for Massachusetts Marriages?
My wife and I were married in 2008, and we went through the procedural steps a couple goes through before tying the knot, including the mandatory waiting period. After applying for a marriage license in Massachusetts, there’s a mandatory 3-day waiting period before the marriage can take place. While some states may require a waiting period to prevent impulsive decisions, in Massachusetts, the waiting period is a procedural…..