Legal Question in Family Law in New Mexico

I was married briefly 1974. This marriage only lasted six months and the man left and I have not seen or heard from this person since. The marriage took place in California in a small commercial chapel, but I do not remember the city or County where this occurred. I am considering getting married but I am afraid that this would be considered bigamy. I really don't know whether or not this marriage was legal or not and am having a difficult time finding the records if they even exist. What can I do?


Asked on 6/30/10, 5:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

If you were in fact married, you will commit bigamy if you marry again. Contact the State Registrar of Vital Statistics (or a similar sounding department) in CA and locate the record of your marriage license. You can then obtain a divorce in NM after being a resident for six months.

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Answered on 7/01/10, 6:43 am


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