Q: I got married Feb.01,2017 only to find out that he was still married to another woman. I need to know what I need to do?
A:
Before we proceed, there are a few exceptions that would prevent this from being bigamy.
1) When he married you was his absent for 7 years, e.g. at sea, continually absent where he did not know his wife was living within that time;
(2) He or she was married before the age of consent;
(3) His wife is under sentence of imprisonment for life;
If so, your the case of bigamy weakens.
In most states Bigamy is a felony. You can call the police.
Next find a good divorce lawyer in your area, so that you can file for an annulment.
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