Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

what happens if a couple gets married in NJ, but the groom is still married in PA? I know someone who's divorce is not finalized, yet is getting married in NJ. I think he lied and stated he was never married before.

I know his soon to be ex wife never got a copy of any divorce decree, and in fact still has yet to pay her lawyer for the filing fee? Is this a crime?


Asked on 8/22/14, 6:38 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

Yes, it's bigamy. Also grounds to annul your marriage.

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Answered on 8/22/14, 7:17 am
ANDREA G. TILLIS Law Offices of Andrea G. Tillis

The husband committed bigamy by marrying a second time before his divorce was final. Without a divorce decree, the would be groom had a legal impediment that prevented him from entering into the second marriage. However, by attempting to enter a second marriage before his first marriage was dissolved, he committed the crime of bigamy.

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Answered on 8/23/14, 5:10 am


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