If I;m still married to a women but I want to marry a man, can I do that before my divorce is final from my wife?
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If I;m still married to a women but I want to marry a man, can I do that before my divorce is final from my wife?
Asked on March 30, 2017 under Family Law, Indiana
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If you were legally married, then no matter the gender of your current spouse, you will need to officiaiily end your marriage. This can be done through divorce (or annullment if appropriate). If you attempt to re-marry while still married to someone else, your second "marriage" will be null and void. That is, it will be as though it never happened in the eyes of the law. You will also be subject to a claim of bigamy, a criminal offense.
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