Is it legal to remarry before your divorce papers are signed?
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Is it legal to remarry before your divorce papers are signed?
Asked on May 18, 2012 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
S.J.H., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
No. You must be legally divorced before you remarry. Not only will your new marraige be null and void, you technically could be charged with bigamy. In order to get remarried, you normally have to get a certified copy of your divorce decree to show the clerk when you apply for your marriage license for your new marriage. If you are on a time deadline, some courts will allow you to appeal to them to expediate the case upon good cause.
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