Remarriage Waiting Period
Most states don't have a remarriage waiting period after divorce, but some states allow a judge to create a waiting period for the parties. If you marry before the imposed waiting period ends, your new marriage would generally be voidable rather than void. This means either party to the new marriage could ask to have the marriage declared invalid.
In some states, both parties must be given time to appeal the divorce decree before you can remarry. Those states that have remarriage waiting periods generally calculate the waiting period from the day the judge approves the divorce decree. Your final hearing date isn't necessarily the date of your divorce decree - in most states your divorce isn't final until the order is signed by the judge.
If you have any more questions about filing for divorce or remarrying after divorce, speak to a local divorce lawyer. Fill out our divorce case review form or call 877-349-1310, and we'll help you get in touch with one of our sponsoring divorce lawyers in your area.
When Can You Remarry after Divorce?
The following are the remarriage waiting periods after divorce for each state as of April, 2009:
The remarriage waiting periods may vary depending on the circumstances of the divorce case and the above summary is not intended to
serve as legal advice. Laws may have changed since our last update. For
the latest information on remarriage waiting periods, speak to a local
divorce lawyer in your state.
