Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
not divorced in Mexico
I married my second wife in the U.S. while I was separated from my first wife, whom I married in Mexico. My first wife died in 1994. I want to adopt my grandchildren and I am required to be legally married. Can I get a new marriage certificate with my second wife? If so will I be accused of bigamy? If not can I get a common law marriage certificate?
Asked on 8/24/06, 9:38 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Fran Brochstein
Attorney & Mediator
Re: not divorced in Mexico
Since your first wife is dead, you are not a bigamist.
If your first wife is dead, then you might be now legally married to your second wife.
You can read the Texas Family Code on-line. It covers how an invalid second marriage can become a valid marriage.
You might want to call my office and talk to me.
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Answered on 8/24/06, 11:50 pm