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Is my divorce simple because my husband remarried although there is no legal divorce between us? How?
Asked on Jun 15th, 2015 on Divorce - Wisconsin
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How simple and costly may my divorce be when he has already married someone else and there is no legal divorce between he and I?
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It should be simply. Report him to the local prosecutor because he is committing a felony bigamy.
Answered on Jun 17th, 2015 at 11:59 AM
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Law Office of Robert Burns
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His new marriage is bigamous and illegal. It has no effect on terminating your marriage.
Answered on Jun 15th, 2015 at 7:25 PM
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His new marriage is not valid with out a divorce, nullity, or annulment with your marriage first. As to how much it will cost and how long it will take, that depends on how much you are fighting over (children, child support, spousal support, division of assets, division of debts).
Answered on Jun 15th, 2015 at 4:18 PM
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It sounds like he has committed the crime of bigamy. Generally this can be cured by a divorce, even if later than it should be. He should agree to a prompt uncontested divorce with reasonable division of property and debt in order to reduce the chance of his being charged criminally. Find a lawyer well-versed in divorce law and give him or her all the details.
Answered on Jun 15th, 2015 at 4:04 PM
If there is no legal divorce between the two of you, his subsequent marriage is then NULL AND VOID and your marriage is intact. The divorce, however, can be quick and uncomplicated. Have you considered Mediation? Mediation is Fast, Effective and Affordable. If you both agree to mediation, it can be done very quickly and cost effectively. Good luck.
Answered on Jun 15th, 2015 at 4:04 PM