Can you get married to someone who is already married?
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Can you get married to someone who is already married?
In the United States, individuals may only be married to one person. Polygamy is illegal and individuals may be prosecuted, even when it is practiced in their religion. Individuals that have already been married must be legally divorced before they may again marry.
What is it called when you marry someone when you’re already married?
In cultures where monogamy is mandated, bigamy is the act of entering into a marriage with one person while still legally married to another. A legal or de facto separation of the couple does not alter their marital status as married persons.
What do you call it when a married person has a relationship with someone else?
Affairs are commonly referred to as "adultery" among married couples and "infidelity" among common-law spouses, same-sex couples, and other committed partners. An affair can go by other names as well, depending on the type of affair involved.
