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hoodwinked
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What is the name of your state? Maryland
I have been married for several years now, but have discovered that my wife was apparently already married in another country at the time of our marriage and probably still is. Members of her family approached me before we got married and mentioned her other "husband," but at the time I thought those were just ploys by her estranged family to turn me against her.
Since then, I have discovered that her citizenship certificate, received before we were married, clearly states "married." She has also been contacted by a member of her family indicating that her foreign husband is now in the US and causing problems for them and asking to be released from the marriage.
So, based on what I've read on this site, I believe I probably have grounds to request an annullment. A major complication, however, is that we have a child together. I realize this bleeds over into another area of the forum, but I'm hoping you can address my concerns about child custody as well. If we get an annullment, is child custody handled the same way it would be in a divorce? Her previous marriage is only one of a miriad of subjects that she's been dishonest with me about. Aside from that, I have serious doubts about her mental stability and ability to be a responsible parent. Even worse, I'm worried that if I put her out and she reunites with her family and has any access to our child, that he may be spirited out of the country.
What can I do?
I have been married for several years now, but have discovered that my wife was apparently already married in another country at the time of our marriage and probably still is. Members of her family approached me before we got married and mentioned her other "husband," but at the time I thought those were just ploys by her estranged family to turn me against her.
Since then, I have discovered that her citizenship certificate, received before we were married, clearly states "married." She has also been contacted by a member of her family indicating that her foreign husband is now in the US and causing problems for them and asking to be released from the marriage.
So, based on what I've read on this site, I believe I probably have grounds to request an annullment. A major complication, however, is that we have a child together. I realize this bleeds over into another area of the forum, but I'm hoping you can address my concerns about child custody as well. If we get an annullment, is child custody handled the same way it would be in a divorce? Her previous marriage is only one of a miriad of subjects that she's been dishonest with me about. Aside from that, I have serious doubts about her mental stability and ability to be a responsible parent. Even worse, I'm worried that if I put her out and she reunites with her family and has any access to our child, that he may be spirited out of the country.
What can I do?