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Why do you have to wait 6 months to remarry?
It’s called a concubine. You can only have one wife. If you want to name someone else as your wife, you have to remove the title from your current wife. Otherwise, it’s Bigamy. A concubine is like a wife of lower rank and it’s not a wife.
Can a person get married after a divorce in Wisconsin?
Nine states plus D.C. have laws limiting the right to marry after divorce. Six Months. In Nebraska, you must wait six months after your divorce to marry a third party unless your former spouse dies during that time period. Wisconsin also has a six-month waiting period. If you marry during that time period, the marriage is voidable.
Is there a waiting period to get married after a divorce?
Most states no longer have a waiting period before you can get married again after a divorce, but not so long ago divorced people would have to wait up to a year in some states before they could remarry. As late as the 60s and 70s, Arizona (1966), California (1965), Delaware (1949) and Iowa (1976) required a one-year waiting period.
Is there a waiting period after a divorce in Missouri?
In Missouri, there are no mandatory waiting periods for someone after a divorce is final. The laws regarding remarrying after a divorce are determined at the state level. Some states have mandatory waiting periods before you can say “I do” again.
How long does it take to get a divorce after filing?
After you have filed for divorce, it can take up to 6 months to have your divorce finalized in some states. Learn what this means and how quickly you can finalize a divorce in your state.