The Truth About Remarrying Before Divorce Is Final
Can you remarry before your divorce is finalized? It depends on the state, says divorce attorney Bill Leininger. New York judges can bifurcate—granting the divorce while finances stay pending—but Florida generally won't. He notes New York's pure no-fault law, roughly a decade old, now requires certifying that custody, support, alimony, distribution, and fees are all resolved first.
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Answered by Bill Leininger · Sarasota, FL
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— how New York can bifurcate, granting the divorce before the finances
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Can you remarry before your divorce is final?
It depends on the state—New York judges can bifurcate, granting the divorce while finances stay pending, but Florida generally won't. Under New York's pure no-fault law the judge must first certify that custody, support, alimony, distribution, and fees are all resolved.
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