My sister and her husband are still legally married, but he remarried. My question is, is that marriage legal?
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My sister and her husband are still legally married, but he remarried. My question is, is that marriage legal?
We live in michigan, they have been
married around 20 years. They havent
had contact in at least 19 years.
Asked on March 18, 2017 under Family Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
No, this "re-marriage" is not legal. Since this man was still married to your sister, the second "marriage" is considered to be null and void in the eyes of the law. He is still your sister's husband, no matter how long they have been separated.
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