Full question:
What proof or evidence do I need in Massachusetts for my marriage to be a voidable marriage after yrs? Together for 2 and separated for 3. I found out that he only married me so he could gain immigration status in the us. And he now lives with his girlfriend from his country and they had 1 kid while me and husband were living together and a second after me and my husband separated and lived apart.
- Category: Divorce
- Subcategory: Annulment
- Date:
- State: Massachusetts
Answer:
In Massachusetts, a marriage can be annulled if it is voidable due to fraud or coercion. You must provide evidence that your spouse married you solely to gain immigration status, which is considered fraud. Key points to consider include: 1. **Fraud or Coercion**: If one party was misled or coerced into the marriage, it may be annulled. This includes cases where one spouse married another solely for immigration benefits. 2. **Cohabitation**: If you learned of the fraud and continued to live together as a married couple, it may affect your ability to annul the marriage. However, if you separated after learning of the fraud, this could support your case. 3. **Other Grounds for Annulment**: Other reasons for annulment include undisclosed prior marriages, mental incapacity, or if one party was underage at the time of marriage. To initiate the annulment process, you can file a petition in court. The relevant Massachusetts statute is G.L.c. 207, § 14, which outlines the process for determining the validity of a marriage. Users can search for state-specific legal templates at .This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.