Annulment for Antidepressant Use

[RitalinKid]

Mississippi

I was married while on the SSRI Antidepressant Lexapro. I stopped the medication about three months into the marriage and had an awakening, like sobering up. I wouldn't be in this marriage if I had not been on the medication, an opinion shared by my psychologist. Is this grounds for an annulment?

The MS law does not specifically state prescription drugs as a reason for annulment, but could a judge extend the interpretation of the law? Are there any precedents? An internet search produced nothing for me on that topic.

Also, if I only became aware of all this three months into the marriage, would that extend the time that I could get an annulment? I am coming up on six months, but if I've only been aware of all this for the last three, could a judge extend the time period?

One final question. Would a divorce be easier and quicker?

Thanks for any help you can provide. This is a tough time for me.

[panther10758]

I would think a Divorce would be easier than trying to argue your case for anullment. Other than ending your marriage what would an anullment gain you?

[RitalinKid]

The main thing is that it ends the marriage, but annulment does wipe the slate clean too because legally, it's as if the marriage never occurred, which appeals to me because as far as I'm concerned Mr. Hyde made the decision to get married, not me.

How much more drawn out would an annulment be than a divorce?

[panther10758]

My "guess" is it would take longer because you will need to argue your point on anti depressants! That could be time consuming and expensive! If all your interested in is ending the marriage just get a divorce! I have been through anullment process and its actually still there. when I remarried I had to show my first marriage ended! that means there was record of it! If you want a quick end (providing hubby doesnt fight it) then just go for divorce. If all goes well your marriage will be over within 6 months.

[RitalinKid]

Thanks a lot.