You don't need to be shallow in order to want for a better life. I come from VERY humble beginnings, and I've earned every penny that I have today. Nobody gave me anything. My desire to build wealth came from wanting a better life for myself and for my parents, who grew up with nothing. My dad risked his life (literally) to escape from a communist country so that his children could have opportunities that he never could've dreamed of. And as a result of my success, I've given him a sense of validation that he's always wanted - to know that everything he went through was worth it. Getting him and my mom to retire years before their actual retirement age was an honor and privilege for me, and it brought a sense of peace and worry-free relief to both of them, knowing that neither they nor their children will ever have to worry about paying bills again. If that makes me shallow, then I'll happily wear the label.
And if you have nothing in the bank (as is the case with most people), a million dollars will make a world of difference.
Uhh...when did I ever say YOU were moving for money??
None of that makes any sense whatsoever. If you're not married, and you're not common-law, then what do they consider you to be?
How can they require you to get a DIVORCE if you're not married? Furthermore, how can they require a divorce if you don't even have common law status?? What exactly would you be getting "divorced" from?
In Canada, the only requirements you must meet in order to get married are:
- be 18 years of age or older for most provinces (or have parental consent if you're 16-17)
- not be already married
- not be attempting to marry a direct relative or a child you adopted
You're over the age of 18 (I presume), you're not already married, and you're not trying to marry a relative. Therefore, nothing stands in your way.
Here's the exact
marriage license form for Ontario. Other provinces will have their own, but they'll be virtually the same.
Notice the first question they ask. They want to know if you've ever been married, divorced, or widowed. In your case, you've never been married. You've never been divorced, and you're not widowed. Therefore, nothing prevents you from getting your marriage license approved and stamped on the spot.