If your husband lied to about about the number of previous marriages that he had, is that grounds for an annulment?
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If your husband lied to about about the number of previous marriages that he had, is that grounds for an annulment?
My husband told me that he had been married 3 times prior to our marriage; he has now reveled to me that he had been married 6 times before he married me. Can I get an annulment in TX based on this fraud?
Asked on February 2, 2011 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, no--this would not be grounds for annulment. An annulment issues for a fundamental fraud going to the very existence of or purpose for a marriage: for example, that a spouse is actually gay; that a spouse lied about wanting to have or being able to have children; or for other fundamental "disabiities" from being able to be married, such as severe mental illness or bigamy. However, an annulment is not appropriate for other deceptions, such as lying about previous relationships (as long as no other marriages are still in force), income or assets, children from previous marriages, etc. You could divorce, but not get an annulment. Besides--with divorce, you may be eligible for support, which you would not be with an annulment.
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