If my husband is transitioning to become a woman and changing his legal name, is our
marriage null and void?
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If my husband is transitioning to become a woman and changing his legal name, is our
marriage null and void?
We’ve been married for 18 years; I haven’t given him the divorce papers yet.
Asked on November 17, 2018 under Family Law, Georgia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No, your marriage is not null and void. I can undertsand the turmoil you must feel at this point in time but you should continue with the process of divorce that you have started. It will be a no fault divorce and no grounds will have to be stated. Good luck.
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