Arkansas § 9-12-101 - Subsequent marriage before dissolution of prior marriage prohibited.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-12-101 — Subsequent marriage before dissolution of prior marriage prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-12-101. Subsequent marriage before dissolution of prior marriage prohibited.
No subsequent or second marriage shall be contracted by any person during the lifetime of any former husband or wife of the person unless the marriage with the former husband or wife has been dissolved for some one (1) of the causes set forth in the law concerning divorces by a court of competent authority.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-12-101
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-12-101 cover?
Section 9-12-101 ("Subsequent marriage before dissolution of prior marriage prohibited.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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