Can I marry another man from another country if I am already married

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Can I marry another man from another country if I am already married

I am married and I want to marry a
man from another country that I
fell in love with

Asked on October 12, 2016 under Family Law, Ohio

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

The U.S. recognizes a marriages that was entered into in another country. This means that you cannot legally get married here until you divorce your husband. If you do, you will be committing the crime of perjury.


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