Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

married

hello

my name is--name removed--

back in dec 79 i married we were split up by march of 80

i moved away and i was told by her she filed and was granted a divorce,i have remarred and been married for19yrs

i find out that she never did filed for divorce in 80 and i am still married to the 1st one

what can i do ????????

so the girl i married the 2nd time were married or not?


Asked on 12/10/02, 6:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Rich Peters R. J. Peters & Assoc., P.C.

Re: married

Based upon the facts as you've written them, the first marriage is still in place, and the second marriage was ineffective.

Certainly your best option is to immediately file for divorce against the first Wife, and then to formally remarry the second once the dissolution is completed. If you and your second Wife wanted to, you could also draft an Agreement which would allow all property and debt issues to relate back to the (ineffective) wedding date.

I can explain the procedures better by phone or in person. There is too much to cover via e'mail (and I am not the greatest typist). We offer free 1/2 hour consultations, in which we can discuss the matter in more detail.

Please call me directly to discuss the specifics of your case, or contact my assistant Cathy to schedule a free 1/2 hour consultation. I look forward to talking with you.

/s/ Rich J. Peters, Attorney

JON C. DAKE & ASSOC., P.C.

1422 N. 2nd Street, Suite 100

Phoenix, Arizona 85004

602.254.7251

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Answered on 12/10/02, 11:32 am


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