divorce and bigamy

[bnikkic]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
MI
I've been married since 1994. We split in 2004. I just found out my "husband" may have gotten married in 2007 in NV. The problem is we've never filed for divorce.

I want to know what are my rights and what will i be entitled to?
Will I automatically get everything I want?
How does this information affect visitation for my kids?
Will it help get visitation time cut for my kids?
Will he automatically be charged with bigamy? And if so, what's the usual charges and sentencing?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[mommyof4]

1st order of business...find out if he did, in fact, marry.

 

[mistoffolees]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
MI
I've been married since 1994. We split in 2004. I just found out my "husband" may have gotten married in 2007 in NV. The problem is we've never filed for divorce.

I want to know what are my rights and what will i be entitled to?
Will I automatically get everything I want?
How does this information affect visitation for my kids?
Will it help get visitation time cut for my kids?
Will he automatically be charged with bigamy? And if so, what's the usual charges and sentencing?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

Legally, your entitlement doesn't change. You're entitled to half of marital assets and half of marital debt. Child visitation will be assigned based on availability of the parties and the best interests of the children. Bigamy doesn't change any of that.

It does, however, put you in a better position when you try to negotiate a settlement.

He will not automatically be charged - there will only be charges if someone files a complaint.

 

[bnikkic]

1st order of business...find out if he did, in fact, marry.

i'm 100% certain he did since their telling everyone, except me and my kids, directly

 

[bnikkic]

Legally, your entitlement doesn't change. You're entitled to half of marital assets and half of marital debt. Child visitation will be assigned based on availability of the parties and the best interests of the children. Bigamy doesn't change any of that.

It does, however, put you in a better position when you try to negotiate a settlement.

He will not automatically be charged - there will only be charges if someone files a complaint.

how would i get started in filing a complaint? and how much would it cost to hire a lawyer to handle this or could i do it on my own?

 

[mommyof4]

i'm 100% certain he did since their telling everyone.

I quote:

I just found out my "husband" may have gotten married in 2007 in NV

Them telling everyone they got married is far different than a registered marriage certificate when it comes time to prove your claims.

 

[bnikkic]

I quote:




Them telling everyone they got married is far different than a registered marriage certificate when it comes time to prove your claims.

that's true. i hope this doesn't sound dumb but where could i start with little or no cost in tracking down the marriage records?

 

[mommyof4]

that's true. i hope this doesn't sound dumb but where could i start with little or no cost in tracking down the marriage records?

Do you know where they may have been joined in 'wedded bliss'? County is ideal.

 

[bnikkic]

Do you know where they may have been joined in 'wedded bliss'? County is ideal.

in las vegas in june 2007. don't know the county. i'm in MI

 

[mommyof4]

Try here.


Free Nevada Marriage Records Online

 

[bnikkic]

Try here.


Free Nevada Marriage Records Online

thank u. now once i verify the information, do i go to a lawyer or can i file charges myself or do i go to the county prosecuter? honestly i'm lost and need help and unfortunately can't afford to just afford an attorney at whim.

 

[Zigner]

in las vegas in june 2007. don't know the county. i'm in MI

Google is your friend...

A search for Las Vegas marriage records yielded the following:

http://redrock.co.clark.nv.us/RecSearch/MarriageSearchMain.aspx

ETA: The link I provided is the "official" site - not that you won't get the same info elsewhere...just might make more sense to go straight to the "source"

 

[bnikkic]

Google is your friend...

A search for Las Vegas marriage records yielded the following:

Marriage Inquiry System

ETA: The link I provided is the "official" site - not that you won't get the same info elsewhere...just might make more sense to go straight to the "source"

thank u. does that also work for looking up divorce records?