Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Poligamy?

My ex and I, both non-US residents, got married in the US in Texas in 2005 while I was on H1B visa. The reason for the marriage was simply for my ex to be able to get the H2 visa after the trip outside the US. That was why we didn't notify our government of such marriage.

In 2006, we both got back to our country and we broke up. I was informed by our embassy in the US that our US marriage certificate will not be recognized in our country because we didn't go through the process with them.

In 2007, I got married to a different woman in my country without any problem since our government isn't aware of my previous marriage in the US.

However now my wife and I will be coming to the US to work. What should I do in my case?


Asked on 2/17/08, 5:48 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Poligamy?

Your marriage to the first woman is valid and the second marriage is void. The law in the state in which you reside and file for divorce will be the law that applies to the divorce.

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Answered on 2/18/08, 2:29 am


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