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Bigamy means to marry an individual while still married to another person. Bigamy is not permitted in anywhere in the Western hemisphere.

Some Muslim dominant countries allow bigamy or polygamy for men though. Bigamy is not legally permitted in the entire Caribbean region including St. Vincent and Grenadines.

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Yes. Bigamy (polygamy) is illegal in every state in the United States. Although Kody is only legally married to Meri (Christine, Janelle, and Robyn married him in religious ceremonies without a legal marriage license), in most states the bigamy law states that 'purporting' to be married or cohabiting with multiple women also counts as Bigamy.


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When was emancipation introduced to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

In 1833 when the emancipation law was passed. It was effective from 1834.


Is bigamy legal in Canada?

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What is the law in the District of Columbia on bigamy?

The same as it is anywhere else in the US, it is against the law.


What if you commit bigamy and you are in the military?

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It is three years from the time the marriage began.


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Who can report bigamy in Texas?

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Missouri law on bigamy?

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What is it called when a man marries more than one women at the same time?

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