Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Re: length of time to re-marry

The time runs from the day after the divorce is granted.

The length of time depends on what kind of divorce. If it was a no-fault where there was an agreement filed, there is a 30 day waiting period for the order and 90 days after that until it is final.

If it was a for-cause divorce, whether uncontested or not, or a "1B" divorce, irretrievable breakdown without an agreement, there is only 90 days.

Re: length of time to re-marry

Attorney Bilodeau is correct about the "time."

But in reality, the court's do not give a damn.

I have a case in which I represent Hubby/now ex-Hubby. Their Judgment of Divorce Nisi was in Late April 2004. Wife gave birth to another man's child around May 12th, 2004. Bought a new house with the other man around that same time, and got married on Fourth of July weekend. Divorce became final toward the end of July.

She technically was an adultress and a bigamist. Court does not give a damn.

So, don't worry. The courts will not go near adultery. They say, "Adultery has fallen into 'desuetude.'" Out-of-wedlock births are more common than in-wedlock births. Where everyone is having premarital, midmarital, and postmarital intercourse, the courts are not worrying about bigamy when there has been no financial harm to anyone.