Help Please

I got married in germany in 98 (Prior Military) and my wife left about 4 months later and I have never seen or heard from her since. I now have another woman I wish to marry but I am still legaly married to the first woman. Is this abandonment (Duh) I know it is but how do I go about getting rid of the first so I can marry my current. I dont want to go to jail for bigamy or do anything wrong. is this still a legal marriage in the US even though it was done in Germany? What do I have to do ? I have no clue where my "wife" is, I have not heard from her, I dont even know if she is alive or not. Since it has been so long can I just remary without a leagal divorce or will I get into trouble? any help or advice is greatly appreciated.

by hound 2 Posts
Posted on 12/16/2007 11:39 PM

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My state law says 3 years, I dont have the certificate of marriage. Since it has bee over three years that means i am free to get married with out getting divorced? Is that how the abandoment laws work? and thank you for your comment,I do reallly appreciate it.

by hound 2 Posts
Posted on 12/18/2007 3:09 AM

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You will have to check your state laws.. I know in PA, the abandonment time is 2 years. Do you have a marriage certificate in your state? (ie Does your state currently view you as married) That is where I would start..

by Nichola 23 Posts
Posted on 12/17/2007 7:57 AM

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