Previous marriages... or is my wife a bigamist?

What is the name of your state?

My state is California & Washington state. I am planning to move to Washington from California. (which one is best for the legal proceedings?)


My main question:
I believe my (soon to be) ex-wife has been married before and just "left" the guy without a divorce. I believe one marriage took place in Northern California, and the other marriage in Nevada. (yeap, married twice)

I need to know how to track the marriages/divorces down. I do not have the "married" names (I heard them once or twice but never recorded the fact). I do have the birth name and after each of the marriages ended she reverted to using the birth name.

How do I check this out? I would *LOVE* to avoid a divorce hassle, and if my theory checks out (90% says 'yes') then I can just annul or just throw up my hands and say "**** it" and leave.
We own no community property together whatsoever and no children (the marriage lasted - on paper - six months although physically we never really lived together as man and wife for any period beyond a couple of weeks at a time, total time served about 2 months - I qualify for EARLY PAROLE from this marriage (yeap, its a sentence - my offense - capital stupidity in the first degree). Please help!

[stealth2]

Getting an annulment can be harder/longer than getting a divorce. Also the time/money you spend tracking the "proof" down will add up. CA's a no fault state - just file for divorce and be done with it.

My rational for wanting annulment instead of divorce is that she will -never- have any recourse or redress with me... forever.
But in divorce the **** can always hit the fan months or years ahead.

[stealth2]

If you don't have kids, it's really pretty straightforward and there shouldn't be any hassles from her in the future. But suit yourself.

I just don't want to be stuck with any virginamony (alimony). She is nuts enough to try to figure something out inspite of being married for only a few months. I am thinking that she might try to get a lawyer to chase that. (is it possible?). I am in the entertainment industry so they may try to see me as 'deep pockets'. (nope, the story hasn't hit the National Enquirer)

[stealth2]

The chances of her getting alimony are so close to nil I wouldn't even worry about it. It's no longer that easy to get, and a marriage of a few months - fuggedaboutit.

California has a nightmare document/remedy called:
Temporary Order for Support

Such order is granted on an ex-parte basis and is activated instantly even before the first hearing of anything.

Yeap. Gotta love California.

I found a handwritten note from her saying about this type of order. This is the major major reason I want the annulment if available.