What will happen if I married a man while I was in the process of divorce with another man?
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What will happen if I married a man while I was in the process of divorce with another man?
I was separated for several years with a man from foreign country and finally got in the process of divorce while I married another man before the divorce got into final. There was 3 months overlap. Currently I am already divorced with the previous man. Am I officially married to the new man or do I have to remarry him again? We both insist on our marriage. Is there any legal issue? Are there any negative consequences for future?
Asked on October 25, 2016 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
A foreign marriage is given full recognition by U.S. jurisdictions. Accordingly, since you were legally married at the time of your "second marriage", this latter marriage is not legal. Under the eyes of the law, it is "null and void". That is, it is as if it never took place. Accordingly, you will need to marry your current "husband" in a valid ceremony.
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