Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Never got a devorce

As a young man in the army, stationed at Frot Dix, N.J. I met a girl and got her pregnant. We got Married and I went overseas. I got a letter from her that the the child was not mine and she took off, never to be heard of again. That is until about 6 months ago, when I got an email from someone claiming to be my Daughter. She did not want anything, just to meet me. I declined the offer (she is now 38 ys. od.)

Last week I got an email from this former wife saying that she was trying to get Social security disability and needed to know when and where I got the divorce.

The problem is I never did get a divorce from her and I am now married to the woman I love.

Am I married and how do I clear this up.


Asked on 4/14/03, 12:45 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Never got a devorce

You are still married to the first woman. You should call me to clear up your problem at 800 273 7933. You can visit my website by clicking on www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.abn1.net/home.asp.

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Answered on 4/14/03, 1:36 pm
Bernard J. Berkowitz Berkowitz & Raiken

Re: Never got a devorce

From your zip code, it appears you are now in Pennsylvania. You should immediately see a local lawyer and file for a no fault divorce from your first wife and then remarry your current wife. Your first wife may now be entitled to social security based on a marriage of more then ten years. On any Army pension or insurance make sure your current wife is named by name and not "wife".

Good luck

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Answered on 4/14/03, 1:47 pm


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