lawful marriage
If a person marries an individual in Louisiana and then discovers that his divorce in Maryland has not been finalized, what is the status of the second marrage?
Asked on 12/05/08, 6:16 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: lawful marriage
First, as to the innocent spouse, it is a "putative marriage". This means that the spouse who had every right to marry has all of the rights & privileges of any married person including community property and spousal support (alimony).
As to the accidental bigamist: This person has none of the rights and all of the obligations of a spouse.
Answered on 12/07/08, 11:14 am
