Is it possible to enter in a civil union while the prior marriage is in existence?
Full Question:
I live in Vermont and I am legally married. Is it possible to enter in a civil union, while the prior marriage is in existence?
01/11/2017 |
Category: Marriage ยป Unlawful |
State: Vermont |
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Answer:
15 V.S.A. § 1202 provides with the requirements of a valid civil union. This reads in its pertinent part as follows:
“For a civil union to be established in Vermont, it shall be necessary that the parties to a civil union satisfy all of the following criteria: (1) Not be a party to another civil union or a marriage.
(2) Be of the same sex.
(3) Meet the criteria and obligations set forth in 18 V.S.A. chapter 106. (Added 1999, No. 91 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; amended 2009, No. 3, § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2009.)”
(2) Be of the same sex.
(3) Meet the criteria and obligations set forth in 18 V.S.A. chapter 106. (Added 1999, No. 91 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; amended 2009, No. 3, § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2009.)”
Per 15 V.S.A. § 4, civil marriages contracted while the other party is legally married is considered void. It reads as follows:
“Civil marriages contracted while either party is legally married or joined in civil union to a living person other than the party to that marriage shall be void.”
