Is Polygamy Legal in US ?

No, Polygamy is not Legal in the US.

Polygamy, meaning a marriage between more than two people, is illegal in all 50 US states. While some individuals or communities may practice polygamy based on cultural or religious beliefs, these unions hold no legal standing.

Federal law (the Edmunds Act of 1882) and the laws of every U.S. state specifically outlaw polygamy. These laws often refer to bigamy – which means being married to more than one person at the same time. Some states may use the term polygamy interchangeably.

Legal analysts widely agree with and support this stance. As stated in a 2020 article from the Moshtael Family Law firm, “Polygamy in any form is generally prohibited throughout the United States, warranting criminal and civil legal ramifications with varying degrees of severity.”

State laws differ slightly, but entering a polygamous marriage can result in:

• Invalid Marriage: The polygamous marriage would not be legally recognized.
• Criminal Penalties: Potential fines and jail time may apply.
• Annulment: The existing legal marriage could be dissolved through an annulment in case of a polygamous relationship.

Even if a polygamous marriage was contracted in a country where it is legal, it would not be valid in the United States.

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