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Yes. Polygamy was made illegal in the United States in 1862. The reason why is because some utopian societies and religious groups were practicing polygamy and the general public didn't like it so they made a law against it.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoIn most western cultures, polygamy is not allowed. Those commonly viewed as 'polygamists' in today's western cultures are not legally married to more than one woman, and therefore cannot be charged for the illegal practice of polygamy.
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Is Polygamy okay by law in US?
No. Polygamy is illegal in all 50 states.
Is polygamy illegal in china?
Yes. Polygamy is illegal in China.
Is polygamy illegal in Nevada?
The practice of polygamy is illegal and a punishable criminal offense in all 50 states.
Is there anywhere in the us that polygamy is legal?
No. Polygamy has been illegal in the United States since 1862. Most states have their own definitions of polygamy. Commonly, cohabitation without marriage with more than one person is also illegal.
Polygamy is illegal in the United States .?
Yes. Polygamy is illegal in the United States. Each state has their own definition of what counts as polygamy.
What states are poligomy accepted?
Polygamy is not legally accepted in any state in the United States. It is considered illegal and punishable by law.
Is polygamy legal in North Carolina?
No. Polygamy is illegal everywhere in the United States.
Do you need to obtain a divorce for a common law marriage before you can remarry in the US?
Yes or that is polygamy and is illegal
What state is polygamy legal?
Polygamy is illegal in every state of the United States of America.
Where is polygamy legal in the US?
no where in the US is it legal to practice polygamy
Why did polygamy delay statehood?
Because it was illegal
Is polygamy legal in California?
No. Polygamy has been illegal in the United States since 1862. No individual state can make polygamy legal - it is a national law.
