QUESTION
How to get married when ex husband is dead?
Asked on Nov 13th, 2013 on Divorce - Washington
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I want to get re married but I don't have divorce papers and he is no longer living. How can I get married?
11 ANSWERS
Family Law Attorney serving Peoria, AZ
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If you are a widow there is no need for a divorce decree, and that would be true in any state in the United States.
Answered on Nov 15th, 2013 at 9:32 PM
Your husband's death terminates your marriage and leaves you free to remarry. You need only be able to prove his death.
Answered on Nov 15th, 2013 at 9:31 PM
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If you are widowed you are not married.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2013 at 4:08 PM
Bruce Provda
A copy if his death certificate should do it.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2013 at 4:07 PM
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Talk to your Clerk of Court to see what your requirements are to prove husband #1 is deceased.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2013 at 12:23 PM
Your marriage died with your ex. You do not need a divorce.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2013 at 12:15 PM
Marriage terminates on the death of either party. If your prior husband is dead you are free to marry again regardless of whether the earlier divorce was ever finalized. Good luck.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2013 at 12:15 PM
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Marriage terminates upon the death of one spouse. If I understand your question correctly, then even if your divorce was not finalized, you became free to remarry upon the death of your former spouse.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2013 at 12:14 PM
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Diane L. Berger
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If your former husband has passed away, it doesn't matter if you are divorced you are free to remarry.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2013 at 12:14 PM
Agriculture Attorney serving Fresno, CA
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If your former husband is deceased there should be no issue in getting remarried. You probably should obtain a copy of the death certificate from the County where he died. You might want to consult a probate attorney or family law attorney or ideally someone with experience in both such as myself.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2013 at 12:14 PM
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He's dead. The marriage is over. Get married.
Answered on Nov 14th, 2013 at 12:14 PM