Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
legality of the second marriage
If an individual marries while their divorce is in progress, is the second marriage legal once the divorce is final?
Asked on 1/08/04, 2:53 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Wayne Comer
Wayne E. Comer, Esquire
Re: legality of the second marriage
In VA, this marriage is not legally valid and may even be criminal depending on the "intent". However, to be sure the record was completely clear and for practical purposes, I would want to see it "annulled". Also, note that Virginia does not recognized "common law" marriages, as such.
Answered on 1/10/04, 12:23 pm