Is there any formal paperwork if my marriage is void?

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Is there any formal paperwork if my marriage is void?

I was married to my 2nd husband before my divorce was final from my 1st husband. The divorce was final

a few months later. I just found out that made my current marriage is void while researching forms to file for divorce. I’m just trying to figure out if there is any formal paperwork that needs to be filed. All the research I’ve done online says there is no official forms that need to be filed but I cannot get my name changed on anything unless I have a decree of divorce.

Asked on January 31, 2019 under Family Law, California

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

Actually, in a situation such as this, while you can't file for a divorce since there is nothing to dissolve (e.g. there is no marriage to end), to clear up any legal issues, you should file for an annullment. This will enable you to return to your former name.

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

Actually, in a situation such as this, while you can't file for a divorce since there is nothing to dissolve (e.g. there is no marriage to end), to clear up any legal issues, you should file for an annullment. This will enable you to return to your former name.


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