HowdoI go about getting an annulment?
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HowdoI go about getting an annulment?
I married my boyfriend of 7 years 7 months ago. I found out yesterday that he and another woman have a 6 month old baby and he had a 1 1/2 year relationship with this woman. He had knowledge of this baby when we married. I was shunned by my traditional family for marrying this man and he knew all of these things. In TX.
Asked on December 24, 2011 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It is unlikely that you could get an annulment, though you clearly may divorce him. An annulment is generally awarded when there was a "fraud" on the marriage--something either making the marriage impossible or undermining the very idea of marriage. For example, one person is below the age of consent; one person is mentally impaired; one person is actually gay; one person has no interest at all in having children; etc. However, despite the betrayal and hurt, someone having had a child with another person before the marriage and not disclosing that fact is not held to be the sort of fundamental fraud which renders a marriage invalid. You should meet with a family law attorney to discuss your options, including any assets or support to which you may be entitled.
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