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scott44
Jul 27, 2007, 05:49 AM
I was married in thailand and moved to canada, my wife left me and never saw her for 10 years, the question is, am I still legally married or am I free to marry again ? Without getting devorce in canada, is their a statute of limitations when you cannot find her, please help
GV70
Jul 27, 2007, 09:18 AM
You are still married.Ask the court and get divorce immediately.
GV70
Jul 28, 2007, 03:18 PM
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Lowtax4eva agrees: Yes, good idea, if discovered by the government of Canada after you re-marry you could face fines and jail time
By the way it is possible for you to have 5-6 'legal" children :D :D :D
ScottGem
Jul 28, 2007, 04:01 PM
Statute of Limitation refers to the time limit that legal remedies can be sought. Marriage vows generally are "til death do you part". So, unitl you legally end the marriage, you are still legally married.
It sounds like this may have been a marriage of convenience to get your wife out of Thailand. Therefore you might be able to get an annulment.
Fr_Chuck
Jul 28, 2007, 05:09 PM
The SOL is death, so if you or her die, the other is free to marry.
Once married, you will need to get a divorce.