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I am trying to remove my ex common law wife from my health insurance.
Asked on Sep 21st, 2011 on Business Law - Alabama
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It has been over 2 years since we have been together and she isn''t covered by my insurance, but they will not let me add my current wife unless they have a divorce decree or some kind of legal document saying we are no longer together. The problem is my ex has since then remarried and is currently going through a divorce. Is there any kind of form I can fill out to give to my insurance saying that we are not married anymore without filing for divorce and where can I find this form. By the way this is for the state of Texas not Alabama.
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Assuming you had a valid common-law marriage (both Texas and Alabama are states that recognizes such marriages), the only way to end that marriage is through conventional divorce proceedings. In other words, although a common-law marriage is contracted without a ceremony, it is like a ceremonial marriage in every other respect, including how to end it.
If your "ex" (who is really still married to you) has remarried, that marriage is bigamous and void.
Unfortunately, there is no "form" you can fill out to solve this problem. You need to consult with a divorce attorney. It sounds as if your "ex" has some problems, and they may be bigger than yours.
Answered on Sep 25th, 2011 at 4:35 PM