Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Re: Annulment

He can't. While he may have been able to do so if he acted immediately, the fact that he remained married for 3 years will be viewed as a ratification of his decision to get married, even if he didn't make a rational decision at the time. I'm afraid that if he wants to dissolve the marriage it will be necessary for him to undergo divorce proceedings.

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Re: Annulment

This is a difficult problem. Annullment is tough because of the 3 years between the petition for annullment and the marriage. It is possible if he and he 'wife' have never lived together after the marriage.

The annullment petition is almost identical to the divorce petition. the big difference is that the annullment is an ex parte motion and the divorce is an 'action' (notice, petition, order).

If the matter is "uncontested", then I can assist you for very little money. (It is a simple matter). If you do not know where the 'wife' lives, then it will take a little longer, but will still happen (the court needs another motion and then 'service by publication' after a search).

If I knew more about the case, I would be able to give you more options.

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