Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Re: Annulments

You have alot of different avenues available to you based on what it is you are looking to do. You should document her behavior to the best of your ability (keep a diary and statements from witnesses). The divorce and annulment process will take some time. COntact me if you wish to discuss the specifics of your situation.

Re: Annulments

In order for the court to be able to grant an annulment, it must be proven that one party was not legally able to enter a marriage or some other reason why the marriage should not be recognized, such as fraud. Annulments are rarely granted by the courts and should only be sought when the facts clearly show that the marriage is invalid. In that case, the more evidence that you can gather to prove the marriage to be invalid, the better.

Another alternative for you would be to file for divorce.IF both parties come to an agreement on the various divorce related issues, you can file a joint petition for divorce due to the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. If the parties are unable to come to an agreement or if one party is unavailable, the other party may still file for divorce on the grounds of an irretrievable breakdown.

Either the annulment or divorce process takes several months to be finalized in MA. Legal fees vary depending on different practitioners. From the set of facts you have provided, it seems like this matter is too complex to handle yourself. I suggest you consult with an attorney as soon as possible. You can feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss this matter further and privately.

Best of luck!