How long do you have to wait to get married in Arkansas?

How long do you have to wait to get married in Arkansas?

You have 60 days from the issue date to use or return the marriage license to the county courthouse where you applied. You don't need proof of residency or a medical/blood test to get an Arkansas marriage license.

What happens if you get married twice?

Bigamy occurs when a person is married to two different people at the same time as part of two different marriage contracts. If a person is married, it is a requirement for him or her to have the marriage dissolved through death, annulment or divorce before he or she can legally enter into a new marriage.

What happens if you get remarried before your divorce is final?

If a person gets remarried before their divorce is finalized, the new marriage will not be valid. A person must have their marriage legally terminated before they can get married again. Being married to two people at once is considered bigamy, which is illegal in the United States.

How soon do people remarry after divorce?

Any individual that has been married previously cannot marry someone else until their previous marriage is legally over. Essentially, if you want to avoid being charged with a crime, you need to wait until your divorce has been fully processed; and the word 'fully' is important.