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It seems to be more complicated than described

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This brief article seems to accurately encapsulate the popular understanding of Enoch Arden laws, but the Cornell Law site referred to says something quite different. There is no need for a special law allowing a surviving spouse to remarry; this is already taken care of by laws dealing with declared death in absentia. The Cornell site indicates that the purpose of Enoch Arden laws is grant the re-married spouse grounds for a divorce (if he/she wishes) in the unlikely event that the missing spouse returns.

At least, that's how I read it. Someone with a legal background should give it a look. 209.179.88.206 (talk) 03:50, 26 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]