Legal Question in Family Law in Tennessee

A dear friend of mine who is a Christian just found out recently her daughter married her boyfriend without her parents knowledge while she was at college. Essentially the young people were trying to feel better about having a physical relationship but never intended on living together or telling anyone they were married. My friend found some pictures and one thing let to another and she found out. The couple were married in April and it is now June. They consummated their "marriage" but now are wishing they could get it annulled and have a real wedding at a later date. Of course her parents are also encouraging this. Yet reading the laws I am not sure if this is possible. Considering the circumstances, the couple is 20 and 21 yrs. old and were married in Tenn. but residents of Virginia what are the possible grounds in which they could get this annulled? Please advise.

ps not sure if I should put tenn or va as the state...


Asked on 6/01/10, 11:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Carolyn J. Stevens CJ Stevens|Law

I do not practice in Virginia or Tennessee so I cannot offer legal advice in those states. That said:

At ages 20 and 21, these two students are adults. They can obtain their own legal advice. The biggest problem that could arise, in my experience, is when family members and friends of family members become enmeshed in the adult child's business. Let them work it out. If they are still in college, their school might have a student legal aid office. Otherwise, as college educated adults, they'll be able to figure out what they need to do. Family and family friends should offer quiet support -- in the background -- whatever the couple decides to do.

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Answered on 6/02/10, 8:04 am


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