Mummy blogger Constance Hall reveals she never married her ‘husband’ due to common loophole
Controversial mummy blogger Constance Hall has revealed she and her ‘husband’ Denim Cooke never actually got married.
Sharing an insightful clip to Instagram, the 40-year-old explained how she and her first husband Bill Mahon, a British Carpenter, had not officially divorced and so it was impossible for her to remarry due to legal reasons.
However, a recent development had changed her circumstances.
“Guess what I got today, guys,” she began the video.
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“I got granted a divorce... I know it’s like 19 f***** 50, but because I have ADHD, I just cannot get my sh** together, and get things like divorces.
“There was just too much paperwork and I tried a few times and then I stopped and couldn’t do it again and I never actually married Denim.”
Perth blogger Constance Hall. Credit: Constance Hall
Constance explains her marriage situation. Credit: Constance Hall
For those struggling to keep up, the Perth-based personality then cleared up any confusion surrounding her marriage to her long-time partner.
“I’m not talking about divorcing Denim, I never married Denim because I wasn’t gonna get the divorce in time,” Hall said, referring to still being legally married to her previous husband.
“So I just did like a commitment ceremony... and now I get to marry him, in one month.
“The divorce was approved but I’ve got one month before I can marry... again.
“But I might not even marry him. I might be divorced and not marry for a while cos’ that’s so hot,” she joked.
Constance Hall and Denim Cooke. Credit: Constance Hall
Constance Hall and her 'husband' Denim Cooke. Credit: Constance Hall
A further explanation was given in the video’s caption, joking there may now be pressure on Denim, 50, to drop the knee once more to certify their relationship.
“Some exciting freaking news, back when Denz and I got ‘married’ in 2018, it was only a piece of paper, registered with a government we didn’t respect.
“Today it’s still just a piece of paper (settlement trial hasn’t even begun yet). But still, it feels so good. And Denz mentioned that he thinks he might have to propose again which is always fun 💅”, Hall wrote.
Several of the blogger’s 380K followers empathised with her situation, chiming in with personal stories of their reluctance to tackle the convoluted process.
“Mate, ADHD here and it took me 7 years… not because I didn’t want to.. but paperwork. Filling in forms is a whole thing. Congratulations KWEEN! X”, one person wrote.
“Harder to get divorced than married. So much more paperwork!” another said.
Constance Hall blogs about her family and lifestyle. Credit: Constance Hall
While many supported the mother’s resolve in finally following through, one person argued ADHD should not have been used as an excuse to delay divorce.
“If you can organise designing products, selling products, promoting products, then you can definitely get a divorce. Please don’t use ADHD as an excuse, it’s a huge insult to those with ADHD,” they said.
Regularly posting updates on her family life, relationships and opinions, Hall is known for being open and authentic with her loyal supporter base.