Legal Question in Family Law in New York
Marriage
If a man and a woman are married, and the woman get's married again, without first getting a divorce, what can happen? Can she go to Jail?
Asked on 4/21/07, 11:40 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Phroska L. McAlister
PHROSKA LEAKE McALISTER
Re: Marriage
Although, "bigamy" remains a criminal offense, rarely do the "People" of state consider jailing such a bigamy offender, as a good use of resources.
However, "the marriage" to a person, still legally married to another, is not a legal marriage.
And, there are no "marital" rights, duties, obligations or privileges, that attach to either party of such a "union."
Good luck,
Answered on 4/22/07, 11:15 am
Tracey Bloodsaw
Law Office of Tracey A. Bloodsaw
Re: Marriage
Although this is a crime, bigamy, rarely is it prosecuted. The second marriage is void though.
Answered on 4/22/07, 6:31 pm
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