Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Bigamy

22 years ago, I married a German who was subsequently deported. He contacted me once right after he left (1982)and stated he would annul/divorce. I never heard anything to the contrary and so assumed that he had done so. 10 years ago, I married someone else in NY state under the assumption that I was single. That marriage was never consummated (it was to help a friend of a friend get his green card). It has not been annuled/divorced to my knowledge. After years of hard work,I am preparing for law school. I am concerned that I may have inadverently committed bigamy. I do not have any contact with or information on either of the persons involved and have limited resources. I would like to know what would be my best course of action for dealing with this situation in the quickest and least expensive manner possible.


Asked on 4/10/04, 2:53 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Debra Palazzo Law Offices of Debra Palazzo, LLC

Re: Bigamy

Helping a friend of a friend to get a green card is ILLEGAL. I suggest you hire an atty to unravel whether and to whom you are married. He/She may be able to protect you from the legal exposure you could face in re: above.

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Answered on 4/10/04, 10:31 am
Charles Okyere Charles okyere Esq

Re: Bigamy

You need to consult an attorney.

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Answered on 4/10/04, 10:34 am
Phroska L. McAlister PHROSKA LEAKE McALISTER

Re: Bigamy

I entirely agree with the other attorneys who recommended immediate consultation with an attorney.

DO NOT PASS GO. DO NOT COLLECT $200.00. AND, DO NOT TRY TO HANDLE THIS MATTER YOURSELF, WITH0UT AN EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY'S HELP.

GOOD LUCK,

PHROSKA L. McALISTER,ESQ

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Answered on 4/11/04, 7:13 pm


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