If my friend married her husband over 17 years ago he was not divorced until 3 months later, is she legally married?
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If my friend married her husband over 17 years ago he was not divorced until 3 months later, is she legally married?
Asked on August 27, 2019 under Family Law, Missouri
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No she is not. The fact is that since her husband was still married to another woman at the time of his marriage to your friend, then her marriage is null and void in the eyes of the law. This is true even though her "husband" later divorced his wife. In other words, it is as if their marriage never happened. If she wants to be married to this man, then she will need to marry him now.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No she is not. The fact is that since her husband was still married to another woman at the time of his marriage to your friend, then her marriage is null and void in the eyes of the law. This is true even though her "husband" later divorced his wife. In other words, it is as if their marriage never happened. If she wants to be married to this man, then she will need to marry him now.
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