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Married a man who was married to someone else at same time

Asked on Dec 15th, 2013 on Family Law - Virginia
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He was married in Virginia, we married in North Dakota, I was unaware he was still married at time we married. When I did find out I had already changed my name. What legal paperwork is needed to verify the marriage is invalid?
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Family Law Attorney serving Fairfax, VA at Curran Moher Weis
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Cristin, Virginia would view his second marriage as void (e.g. that it never took place).  He may have committed the criminal act of bigamy.  You may want to check with an attorney in North Dakota about what steps, if any, you need to take to address your issue there.  
Answered on Dec 17th, 2013 at 2:47 PM

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