Polygamous marriages may not be performed in New Zealand. A married person who enters into another marriage in New Zealand is guilty of the crime of bigamy. However, polygamy has little public support among New Zealanders, and no major political party has endorsed its legalisation.

Is polyamory allowed?

It is illegal in all 50 states to be married to more than one person — which is known as polygamy, not polyamory. There is no legal framework for polyamorous families to share finances, custody of children or the rights and responsibilities that come with marriage.

In what countries is polygamy legal?

In which country polygamy is legal?Well, in countries like India, Singapore, Malaysia, polygamy is valid and is legal only for Muslims.While in countries like Algeria, Egypt, Cameroon, polygamy still has recognition and is in practice. These are the few places where polygamy is legal even today.

Is polyamorous marriage legal UK?

Polyamorous marriage is not allowed to be performed in the UK. You are only legally able to be married to one person at a time. If polyamorous marriage takes place in the UK, the person who is already married may be guilty of bigamy, which is a crime.

Can you marry 2 wives in UK?

England and Wales. Bigamy is a statutory offence in England and Wales. It is committed by a person who, being married to another person, goes through a ceremony capable of producing a valid marriage with a third person. Bigamy is triable either way.