Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

What are the laws on bigamy

What are the ramifications if an individual remarries without legalling divorcing from the previous battle relative to a current divorce proceeding and custody battle in process?


Asked on 3/16/01, 1:27 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
James Grissom Law Office of James P. Grissom

Re: What are the laws on bigamy

Re-marrying without a divorce from all prior spouses is bigamy - a felony offense. This can be cured immediately 30 days after the divorce decree is signed.

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Answered on 5/25/01, 12:36 pm
Gerald R. Yoakum The Practice of Gerald R. Yoakum, P.C. A Full Service Law Firm

Re: What are the laws on bigamy

bigamy is a crime, however who knows you where

married but you and your new wife?

When your old marriage is final you will be

legally married thirty days later. e-mail me.

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Answered on 5/28/01, 1:10 am


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