My friend was married just over a year ago-she recently found out that her husband had cheated on her before the marriage. They have tried to work it out, but since she found out there has been nothing but difficulties in the bedroom and personal relationship-she wants an annulment..is this grounds for one? And if so, how does she go about doing it-she doesnt want it to be a public thing.. I tried to help, but I cant seem to find any literature on it. Anyone know?
2007-01-19 06:27:56 · 11 answers · asked by meggy 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Here are a couple websites that explain annulment better.
http://www.divorce-lawyer-source.com/html/law/annulment-grounds.html
http://www.womansdivorce.com/marriage-annulment.html
Personally, I think it's a little too late to get an annulment if you've been married for more than a year. They should just get a divorce if they can't work it out.
2007-01-19 06:32:13 · answer #1 · answered by ( Kelly ) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't beleive that a marriage can be anulled that has gone on at least a year, and anything that happened before the marriage wouldn't be grounds for divorce either. There are differeent laws in different states, for this you should consult an attorney. Usually no fault divorces, where both parties agree are less public. Annulments and divorce though are public record, so anyone can look up these records at any courthouse in America.
2007-01-19 06:35:42 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, it really depends on the State that you are in , but most States you have too get an annulment without have been sexually at all , ( sorry couldn't spell the word I wanted too write) in the first year that I know of . Good Luck & Best Wishes too you & Your Friend !!
2007-01-19 06:39:18 · answer #3 · answered by sweettexasangel12001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can only have an annulment if you were married in the church, and it has to be done if the first year of marriage, and if it was before they were married she should get over it. what did she think he was a virgin?
2007-01-19 06:31:34 · answer #4 · answered by Sir Hard & Thick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is called infidelity yes that is a good ground for marriage annulment
2007-01-19 06:44:20 · answer #5 · answered by Lionel M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is neither grounds for annulment or divorce; they were not married at the time.
2007-01-19 06:30:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell your friend to let it go. It's in the past, and it happened before they were married. What is probably causing the discord in their relationship is her unforgiveness. She has to forgive him in order for the marriage to work. Life itself isn't easy. We all have faults and we as humans make mistakes. Remember, no one is perfect, including you and me. As long as it doesn't happen again, she should try to work it out. In the meantime, YOU stay out of it...
2007-01-19 06:43:06 · answer #7 · answered by JusMyOpinion 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in most states without sufficient grounds, the judge will order counseling to save the marriage..only after the counselor says there is no hope, can the marriage be considered(by the judge) to be canceled.......
2007-01-19 06:32:25 · answer #8 · answered by The Emperor of Ecstasy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Sorry. For this tye of petty thing, she needs to fix it, get counsling or a divorce..
As for fixing her marriage.. two books
The proper care and feeding of husbands
The propre care and feeding of Marriage
Both by Dr. Laura...
have her read t hem both...
2007-01-19 06:41:54 · answer #9 · answered by Pandora 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless he cheated during the marriage, the operative word is
(During)
2007-01-19 06:32:27 · answer #10 · answered by Tennessee Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋