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devmoh
Mar 4, 2013, 02:14 AM
I had applied for divorce and in the mean time I got married to another person. We have registered our marriage before I got my divorce decree.Now I want to change my spouse's name in passport and I could see that the documents such as my new marriage certificate and divorce certificate are required. My question is, as my re-marriage date is prior to the divorce decree date will it be considered as invalid?
smoothy
Mar 4, 2013, 07:07 AM
Its illegal in most of the civilized world to get married to a second person while you are still legally married to another.
The second married won't just be "considered" illegal... its IS illegal.. and not valid.
AK lawyer
Mar 4, 2013, 07:25 AM
Yes, as Smoothy has indicated, your second marriage is invalid (probably, but since we don't know where you are I will assume so). You should re-apply for a marriage license and, re-do the marriage ceremony.
Your spouse, not you, should appy to change the name on his/her passport.
devmoh
Mar 4, 2013, 10:17 PM
Thank you for the response!