Recording marriage between two ward members

[donatjr]

We have two wards members that were recently married. Currently, the wife’s relationship shows up as “Other” in the Household section of the Head of Household's (the husband) record. How do I record their marriage? I couldn’t see how to do it in LCR. I have a copy of their marriage certificate. Also, the wife’s record still shows her being married to her first husband. What documentation do I need to record the divorce?

[russellhltn]

Spouses tend to be recorded as "other" when the marriage information doesn't match up when they're added to the household.

If the wife is showing as married to a prior spouse, then that suggests that the spouse link on the husband's record isn't working. The marriage may be recorded, but the link isn't.

I'm guessing, but I suspect you need a date to record a divorce. You may need at minimum the year. I'd get the divorce recorded first as that's likely to prevent the subsequent marriage from working.

[donatjr]

Thanks for the info! I checked the wife’s record since I posted my question and it does show her still married to her previous husband. I’ll get the divorce date from her, but will I also need to upload a copy of the divorce decree or will the date be enough?

[garystroble]

No upload is required for a marriage or divorce.

[donatjr]

Thanks!