son wants an annulment

[CindyL10]

What is the name of your state? North Carolina

My son lives and was married in NC. His "wife" lied to him and their marriage was never consumated. She moved back to New Hampshire by herself shortly after the marriage. It's been a year now and my son wants to get an annulment. She will agree to it. But he's confused about the NC laws regarding it. Can you tell me if there's a "waiting period" or anything else he should know before going to seek legal help? Thank you!

 

[VG1013]

What is the name of your state? North Carolina

My son lives and was married in NC. His "wife" lied to him and their marriage was never consumated. She moved back to New Hampshire by herself shortly after the marriage. It's been a year now and my son wants to get an annulment. She will agree to it. But he's confused about the NC laws regarding it. Can you tell me if there's a "waiting period" or anything else he should know before going to seek legal help? Thank you!

Here's a link to NC laws on annulments: Hope it helps you.

http://www.ncsu.edu/stud_affairs/legal_services/legaldocs/MarriageAnnul.htm

 

[CindyL10]

Thank you so much! I'll call him tonight with this info!

 

[VG1013]

Your very welcome Cindy...I hope things work out for your son

 

[CindyL10]

hmmm I just read that and it doesn't mention the reason he wants to annul it. They never consumated the marriage. She married him --he found out afterwards--in order to get out of New Hampshire and away from some police problems she was involved in. He never really had a "wife" and she never loved him or consumated the marriage. Does any one know if this situation would consitute a reason for anulment? I hate to see him have to get a divorce, although that too would be uncontested...

 

[VG1013]

Cindy I found this info for you and I hope it helps. All States have some provision for annulments. This varies from State to State, but typical grounds for annulment include fraud, bigamy, insanity, and similar circumstances or conditions. Many States no longer use the term "annulment", but use "invalidation" in its place.

I really don't think he will have a problem getting an annulment, but he can inquire at his county courthouse for the forms needed to file for an annulment. See what happens? He has nothing to lose by trying. Good luck

 

[CindyL10]

Thank you! I talked to him last night and told him the info I had so far. He said he'd call JAG today and check with them. sigh, I wish he'd done that first! I guess being in the Military there, he thinks for some reason that it would be easier to get it done here in NH when he gets out of the military.....kids!