Bigamy is defined as formally entering into one marriage while the previous one is un-dissolved. If a spouse is married to one individual and attempts to enter into a second marriage with another individual, it is considered bigamous. The second marriage is void and grounds for an annulment.

One of the requirements of obtaining a marriage license is the dissolution or annulment of all previous marriages. Failure to do so can result in a bigamous marriage.

An individual who knowingly enters into a bigamous marriage has committed the crime of bigamy. Although it is a crime in theory, it is seldom prosecuted in practice unless it involves a fraudulent scheme to obtain another individual’s property or to commit another felony.

Bigamy is typically classified as the lowest level of a felony or the highest level of a misdemeanor, equivalent to failure to register as a sex offender. The penalties for bigamy vary by state, but they are often less severe than the penalties for a drunk driving conviction.

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