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  1. #1
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    Default Bigamy

    I live in SC
    Problem/Question is I was involved with a married man who had intentions
    of getting divorced from his wife. During the time that we were involved we lived together off & on but never bought any thing of significance together. Not thinking it through while on vacation the Las Vegas we got married. He simply stated that his divorce to his first wife was already final.
    After all was said & done he is back living with his wife. What do I do? Considering his divorce was NOT final....it wasnt even started am I legally married to him or is our marriage automatically void?
    What steps if any need to be taken?

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    Default Re: Bigamy

    If he was married at the time of your marriage, the marriage is void. You may wish to seek a formal annulment in order to prevent any future confusion if marriage records show up.

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    Default Re: Bigamy

    Thanks Aaron.

    Next question is how do I go about getting it annuled? Do I file in the state I/we live in or the state that we were married in?

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    You should be able to proceed in South Carolina, as the state of your legal residence.
    Quote Quoting South Carolina Statutes, Domestic Relations, Section 20-1-80. Bigamous marriage shall be void; exceptions.
    All marriages contracted while either of the parties has a former wife or husband living shall be void. But this section shall not extend to a person whose husband or wife shall be absent for the space of five years, the one not knowing the other to be living during that time, not to any person who shall be divorced or whose first marriage shall be declared void by the sentence of a competent court.

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