As you know the word "bigamist" means being married to more than one women/man. The odd thing about it all is some men/women are either not too bright or don't care enough to get a divorce, so they meet someone else they love and there you have it BIGAMIST!
Depending on your circumstances for example:
He just didn't bother to get a divorce (so make him get one)
He stood to lose too much money in business which could have been partially in his wife's name. Help him figure it out and see a lawyer.
She refused to give him a divorce for various reasons (could have held their children against him ... not letting him see the children.)
There are so many complicated reasons. If you have been married for 4 years and he hasn't been seeing his wife (on a dating basis) then get him to get that divorce or you are moving out! If you don't the estate (however small your home or property is) as well as monies in your marriage could be extremely difficult to get if your husband should pass away. Start checking out his Will to be sure you are in it or if any of your children are. Be sure your name is on all properties, including the home you are in. Protect yourself and your children!
No matter what his reasons, if he loves you, then tell him to get that divorce. Also, check out on the website in your State for the Statute of Limitations on separations from couples who are married. For instance: If you just leave someone or they leave you, each goes their own way and several years go by without contact (in British Columbia, Canada it's 7 years) then you are basically considered divorced.
If this man has been good to you, you love each other and get along, then tell him he has to get that divorce and you'll help all you can. If he's not willing, then kick him to the curb! Tell him you don't share!
Good luck Marcy
AnswerBigamy occurs when a person who is already married knowinglymarries another person without getting a divorce from their legal spouse. It is unlawful in every jurisdiction.If you have found out that your husband was already married when he married you then you should be aware that you are not married and his wife has all legal rights as his spouse.If he dies, she will inherit his property. You should contact an attorney immediately, one who specializes in family law and can review your situation and explain your rights and options.
If you found out that your husband married another woman after he married you then you should contact an attorney immediately. A man who would engage in that kind of behavior has no morals, has no respect for the law, has no respect for you, is obviously a liar, and may bring his legal problems down on you when he is found out. He may have engaged in other unlawful activity and a woman who is duped into marrying a married man can sue for damages and press criminal charges with the help of the authorities. Your main priority should be to protect yourself and your children from any fallout from his crime.
To find out if someone is a bigamist, you can search public records such as marriage certificates or divorce decrees. You may also hire a private investigator to gather information on the individual's marital status. Additionally, reaching out to family members or close associates may provide insight into the situation.
You already have a husband and just because you want another husband unless you divorce your first husband (at least in Western Countries) then you would be a bigamist which is against the law. File for your divorce; get the divorce and you are free to find another husband.
You are a Bigamist and your second marriage is not valid or legal. You could still have divorced her - even if you didn't know where to find her.
Some marriages work out when the ex husband marries his mistress, but often the marriage becomes weak because the ex husband does not have the staying power; maturity or desire to make a marriage work. If the marriage has problems in the years to come (and there will be problems) he may well cheat on the mistress he married just like he did with you. Move on in your own life and let your ex husband find out what he is made of.
that just means that the lady is cheating on her husband to be with your husband
There probably will because then the husband might force the woman to convert out of her newreligion (Islam) and she might not want to, therefore many problems might be faced through this marriage. and to this point I'd say the marriage is pretty much ruined unless the two sides find another solution, but divorcing
Yes sure, Love is the foundation of marriage. So your husband should be engulf in love with you.
If your husband has never had an affair before this then no, you should not leave him. Some men 40 plus go through 'Andropause' (some men different than others) which is similar to women's menopause. The man can be moody; depressed and feels old and would like to reach back into his past to see if he is still attractive to the opposite sex and all the while they are unaware of what an affair will do their wife if she should find out. Although cheating is never right 'to err is human.' If you and your husband can sit down and communicate to improve your marriage or see a marriage counselor that is better than ending 30 years of marriage. There are many people who have gone through what you are going through and their marriage has become stronger.
If he is willing to work things out he should be happy to go to marriage counseling. Find a licensed marriage counselor, it will be a good place to start. Good luck.
There is much more than sex that makes a good marriage and if he had several affairs then your marriage was in trouble during that 40 years of marriage and neither of you did anything to rectify the problems. Communication is the most important factor of a marriage where the spouses feel free to discuss any of their feelings with each other. A man can love his wife, but she may not listen to his needs (and visa-versa) and the needs in a human have to be filled and this is where the problems begin with one or both spouses cheating. A low libido can be caused from diabetes; heart problems (medications can lower the libido); antidepressants lower the libido of both men and women. Get your husband in for a good physical to be sure there is nothing going on regarding his low libido. It isn't always about the wife when a husband has a low libido. Sit down with your husband and discuss seeing a marriage counselor. A marriage counselor is not there to blame either spouse, but to find out where the root of their problem is and give them the tools to help them improve upon their marriage.
It depends entirely on the laws of your state.
You don't! You get Lawyered up and take him to the cleaners! Then you find someone more honest and kinder.