Is a second marriage legal if the first was never divorced?

Full question:

if i was married twenty years ago and never divorced, and remarried again is the second marriage legal.

  • Category: Marriage
  • Date:
  • State: New York

Answer:

No, a second marriage while still married to someone else is not valid. This situation can lead to charges of bigamy, which is marrying another person while still legally married. An annulment can declare that the first marriage was never valid, effectively voiding it as if it never existed. The duration of the marriage does not typically affect the ability to request an annulment, which can be more complex than a divorce.

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FAQs

If you marry someone while still legally married to another person, the second marriage is not valid. This situation can lead to charges of bigamy, which is illegal in most states. You may face legal consequences, and the second marriage will not hold legal weight until the first marriage is dissolved.