Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
I have removed all names from this question.
My husband has filed a "complaint for annulment of marriage" with the superior court of fulton county, georgia on the grounds of "respondent's (my) misrepresentation of past and present circumstances which induced Petitioner (my husband) to enter into the purported marriage".
It goes on to say.. "wherefore the petitioner prays:
a. that the purported marriage be annulled ab initio;
b. that the status quo as to any and all property brought by either of the parties into the purported marriage be restored, and declared to be each one's separate property free and clear of any claim of the other party;
c. that the parties' separate earnings since the date of purported marriage be deemed separate property and not subject to equitable division; and,
d. that this court order such additional relief as may be just and appropriate under the circumstances."
Please advise, does this mean:
1. I owe anything financially to my husband for supporting me (living expenses etc.) during our 13 months of marriage?
2. Is he asking me to pay him anything, for any reason (e.g. cost of wedding etc.)?
- Anonymous
1 Answer from Attorneys
Annulments are very rare in Georgia. Because of the financial consequences, it is important that you obtain a lawyer and respond within 30 days. Typically your response would often include a counterclaim for divorce and might even seek relief (such as support or legal fees) from him.