Can I get an annulment?
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Can I get an annulment?
Hello there I have been married to for
about 2 years. I got married in
California but left the next day to move
to Texas for work. We have not been
together since and the marriage was
never consimated do to my past history
since I was raped at 14 and was too
nervous the night of the marriage. Also
the guy lied to me about his faith. He
told me he was a Christian but that
turned out to be a lie. Please help.
Thank you.
Asked on October 7, 2017 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Since the marriage was never consumated, you can obtain an annulment if you live in Texas and if the other spouse will consent to jurisdiction in Texas. Mostly likely, if the two of you have been separted for two years, this should be a relatively easy and agreed process. It's similar to filing for a divorce, but without the sixty day waiting period that comes with divorces.
If the otherside does not live in Texas and will not consent to jurisdiction in Texas, then you may have to file in the state of your spouse's current residence.
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