Obtaining an Annulment

An Annulment from a marriage can be given for many reasons and the law may vary from state to state. Below are some common reasons for an annulment to occur. 1st) A misrepresentation of character 2nd) Not consumating the marriage (generally within the first year). 3rd) If either spouse was already married at the time of marriage. 4th) If one of the spouses was under age. 5th) The marriage was entered into because of force, duress, or fraud; or one of you was mentally incompetent or under the influence of alcohol or other incapacitating drugs at the time of the marriage. In each of the circumstances listed above you need an attorney to help you decide whether you should try for an annulment because each of these grounds has exceptions which cannot be fully explained here. For example, if you get married while you are drunk out of your mind but you continue to live with your spouse after you sober up you will waive your right to get an annulment. (Dennis M. Wallace) For more information see: http://www.divorceinwa.com/Answers.html#annulment.