Legal Question in Family Law in California
Do I file for divorce or an annulment?
In 1985 I seperated and was drunk when I got married to another woman. A divorce from the other wife was filed 3 months after the marriage and not final till 1986. We were together 13yrs. Was that marriage legal? Do I have to file for a divorce or can it be annuled. I left her with everything and do not seek anything.
Asked on 11/06/99, 10:59 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
Re: Do I file for divorce or an annulment?
They marriage is not valid. However, since the 1985 ceremony was recorded, you should file a petition to have the marriage declared void. Filing the petition and getting the marriage declared void will avoid possible confusion as to any future marriage.
Answered on 11/10/99, 9:37 pm