Can You Get Remarried If You Are Not Technically Divorced?

Can You Get Remarried If You Are Not Technically Divorced?

Are you planning on getting remarried? If so, congratulations! If you are wondering whether or not you can get remarried if you are not technically divorced yet, Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP is here to break it down for you. Keep reading to learn more about getting remarried and how Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP can help you through the process.

You Cannot Get Remarried if You Are Not Yet Divorced

In the State of California, you cannot get remarried if you are not yet divorced. While many couples are putting off filing for divorce and instead just begin living separately to avoid paying legal fees, this won’t work if you find someone else that you want to get married to down the road.

A Divorce Decree Makes a Divorce Official

If you are planning to get remarried, you will need to make your divorce official. That means obtaining a divorce decree, which is official evidence proving that your divorce has been finalized. You and your ex-spouse will sign it and then the judge will also sign off on it. The divorce becomes final when the judge signs off on it.

Work With An Attorney To Tie Up All Loose Ends

It is important to remember that obtaining a divorce decree can be a complicated and time-consuming process so you shouldn’t delay. A divorce decree doesn’t just signal that your marriage is finalized, it also specifies all of the details of your divorce, including child custody, child support, property division, and alimony. In California, the minimum time required to obtain a divorce is typically 6 months so you should begin the process as soon as possible to avoid having it overlap with your wedding plans.

Also, it is important that you work with a skilled family law attorney like Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP through the process. There are many decisions made in divorce proceedings that could impact you for the rest of your life. It is important to take the process seriously so you can set you and your fiancé up for a successful future.

If you are considering getting remarried and you are not yet divorced, contact Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP to put yourself in the best position going forward

If you are not technically divorced from your ex you will not be able to get remarried in California. You will need to submit your divorce decree when you apply for your new marriage license and that only comes with getting legally divorced. Thankfully, Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP are here to help you through the process. Give us a call today at 909-482-1422 to request an initial consultation so you can tie up any loose ends and ensure there are no issues with your upcoming remarriage.

To learn more about the reliable and quality family law services that we offer, visit us on the web at Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP