Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Hi

This is a tricky one to challenge you dealing with bigamous activity.

Facts:

Married a American girl in Jamaica January 2008, and signed all the legal paperwork, supplied by the vicar.

We were living in California at the time.

She had a marriage of convenience in place that was not annulled until May of 2008.

I never register the Jamaican marriage certificate at the Orange County Courthouse in CA. I still have the certificate in my possession.

We both live in NJ now, and I wondering if the marriage in Jamaica is valid.

Question: Is this still a bigamous issue? Is this a true statement below from a friend of mine who has some legal knowledge? Can a marriage of convenience issue be pursued, if the American citizenship has been granted?

"I am not so concerned about the possible bigamous marriage situation. The statute of limitations in California for bigamy is 1 year from the date of the second marriage and if a bigamous marriage did occur, the second marriage is considered null and void."

Thank you...have a blessed day.


Asked on 3/20/11, 3:09 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Yes, this is a bigamy issue.

The good news is that I solved a very, very similar problem for a client about six months ago.

Give me a call, come in to see me and let's get this dealt with. No charge for the first office visit.

Robert Davies, Attorney 201 820 3460

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Answered on 3/20/11, 10:37 am


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