Divorce Judgment Vacated After Remarriage

[mrswilson]

My question involves a marriage in the state of: Ohio
I was granted a divorce, 3 weeks later I remarried. 2 days after my marriage, my ex filed to have divorce vacated, he won! Is my second marriage null and void?

[Mr. Knowitall]

From what you've told us, you are still married to your first spouse and, as this nation does not permit polygamy, your second marriage is thus void.

[Riply]

Timing is everything. Maybe post some time lines.

Normally, it takes 30 days to finalize a decree of divorce (dissolution). So, getting married before that puts the new marriage at risk.

[Dogmatique]

Absolutely!

I'm curious as to how and why Husband was able to have the divorce vacated.

[Riply]

It might also help to know on what grounds the Petition to Vacate was filed.

By the way, it might be advisable to file for an annulment of the current marriage to avoid the potential legal problems, then wait until things are sorted out, then tie the knot again later.