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  1. #1
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    Default Remarrying Under the Mistaken Belief That a Prior Divorce Was Complete

    My question involves a marriage in the state of:
    My first husband and I separated. I moved out of state, he sent me divorce papers, I signed them and return them to him. 10 years later I remarried thinking that I was divorced from my first husband. I have now been married to second spouse for 8 years. I needed copies of my divorce. I contacted first spouse and he admitted he never finalized the divorce. What do I need to do at this point? I want to remain married to my second spouse and we have a minor child.

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    Default Re: Remarried and Wasn't Divorced After All

    I suggest you quietly divorce hubby number one and remarry hubby number 2 out of the country.

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    Default Re: Remarrying Under the Mistaken Belief That a Prior Divorce Was Complete

    Your second marriage is not valid.

    You chose not to follow the instruction to identify your state. Depending on your state, you may be able to hold a 'secret marriage' once your divorce is complete, such that there's no public record of your lawful (re-)marriage.

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