Can I be married if I’m going through a divorce?
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Can I be married if I’m going through a divorce?
Asked on January 7, 2016 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Someone cannot be married to 2 different spouses at once; it is called bigamy and is a crime. "Going through" a divorce means that it is not yet finalized, therefore you are still married in the eyes of the law. Accordingly, until your decree is issued by the court you cannot re-marry.
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