Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
Divorce/annulment
I have been married 8 months. I knew he was bi when I married him. Turns out he is gay. Can we get an annulment based on his sexuality?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Divorce vs annulment
Yes, under these facts, especially if your spouse agrees, you can and probably should seek an annulment. There advantages and disadvantages with a divorce vs. annulment.
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Re: Divorce/annulment
I have never handled a case on annulment but the rules are similar to those of divorces, which I practice regularly.
It seems as if your husband and yourself both want the annulment. if that is the case, you can allege fraud as the ground for annulling the marriage and since would not protest, the court will grant the reguest for annulment.
You file a Complaint for Annulment with the court and proceed as if it was a divorce.
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