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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Polygamy
Polygamy is the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time.
English law distinguishes between actually polygamous and potentially polygamous marriages.
A polygamous marriage cannot legally be contracted in England.
However, some polygamous marriages celebrated abroad may be recognized under limited conditions.
Recognition depends largely on the domicile of the parties at the time of the marriage.
Polygamy is the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time.
English law distinguishes between actually polygamous and potentially polygamous marriages.
A polygamous marriage cannot legally be contracted in England.
However, some polygamous marriages celebrated abroad may be recognized under limited conditions.
Recognition depends largely on the domicile of the parties at the time of the marriage.
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