Are you still married if there has been a lengthy separation and your spouse has re-married?

Question Details: I got married 12 years ago and my husband and I got legally separated in another state 9 years later. He then moved to a third state and got remarried 2 years ago. He thought that after so much time we were automatically divorced. Are we still legally married?

Asked on 4/6/2012 under: Florida Divorce, Marriage, Alimony More Legal Topics ▼All States ▼

Alan Pransky / Law Office Of Alan J Pransky Answered 11 months ago This attorney is licensed in Massachusetts View Attorney Profile

You are still married. There is no such thing as an automatic divorce. You may wish to file for divorce or file for criminal charges of bigamy.

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