There is no such thing as "common-law divorce"-that is, it is far easier to get into than it is to get out of. Only the contract of the marriage is irregular; everything else about the marriage is perfectly regular. People who marry per the old common-law tradition must petition the appropriate court in their state for a dissolution of marriage.
If you are married, they can apply for a divorce.
Think about the question you just asked. If you are still legally married - then you are still legally married. You can not be single and married at the same time. Separation is not divorce. In order to be single, you must get a divorce. ---- And, even if divorced, you're not single. You're either a Divorcee (female) or a Grass Widower (male).
Not necessarily - if you decided you are separated and seeing other people then no. If you are just taking time to see where things are and are cheating during that time then really you have found your answer - you should not be married as really if you still want to be with that person separated or not and the possibility of getting back together you should not and would not cheat.
See your lawyer, if this is in US then you dont need her to get divorced, in US someone cannot force you to stay married to them.,. unless your a muslim
If you are already married and want to marry someone else you MUST obtain a divorce decree from your present spouse, even if you have been separated for a long time and don't know where your spouse is living. If you do not, you will be violating the law in the US, would need to falsify the marriage license and your second marriage will be invalid.
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Yes, they can.
If you want a divorce, you file for a divorce in the state where you are a resident.
Sure, you can have a relationship with someone who is separated from their spouse. You can't marry that person unless he or she gets a divorce, but you can have a relationship. I think if you are separated you should wait til the divorce is final then start a new relationship in the right way! It also depends on who asked for the divorce in the first place!
If you are still married yes
If they are married to you then you consult with an attorney and file a complaint for divorce in the proper court for your jurisdiction. If they are not married to you then you cannot divorce them because there is no marriage between you that can be dissolved.If they are married to you then you consult with an attorney and file a complaint for divorce in the proper court for your jurisdiction. If they are not married to you then you cannot divorce them because there is no marriage between you that can be dissolved.If they are married to you then you consult with an attorney and file a complaint for divorce in the proper court for your jurisdiction. If they are not married to you then you cannot divorce them because there is no marriage between you that can be dissolved.If they are married to you then you consult with an attorney and file a complaint for divorce in the proper court for your jurisdiction. If they are not married to you then you cannot divorce them because there is no marriage between you that can be dissolved.
Answer If your bf has been separated for 13 years, what are you worrying about? I'd say that before you say yes, tell him to get a divorce and then you will be ok with marrying him or accepting his proposal, but only when he is divorced.