Annulment

ANNULMENT, I want to know if there is a residency requirement for New York for an annulment? I also was wondering what your costs are to handle an annulment, and how long they take and what I might need? 

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ANNULMENT My wife and I got married on July 8’Th, 2005. I was under psychiatric treatment at the time before during and still in treatment. I thought getting married would make our relationship better. I was wrong. All we do is argue, and for the last five months, I have been supporting us on just my disability income. I have told her to go back to her previous employer that said they would take her back. This way, she can help with income and stuff. She refuses to go, and we argue all the time. I thought her attitude would go away, but it never did. Unfortunately, we have never had sex because of the medication I am on. I know this bothers her as well. It just seems we’re not right for each other. Can we get an Annulment?

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ANNULMENT OR DIVORCE Hi, I am a British citizen and married a New York resident and US citizen in July. The marriage took place in New York, and he was supposed to move to England with me so I can attend school. We both agree it was a mistake. Can I get the marriage annulled in New York or get divorced? I’m not that religious, and we don’t have assets or children. Would one be better than the other? Can I get the marriage annulled in England, or do I have to come back to America? Is there a big difference between the two in this situation? Which one costs more? Thanks so much for the website. It’s so interesting and informative.

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 ANNULMENT Under what circumstances, if any, may I seek an annulment in NYC if I am not a resident, but my ceremony was performed there? I have married someone who appears to have done so only for immigration purposes. What kind of “proof” need I provide for this? I can hardly say that anything is “tangible.” Also, he is currently abroad, would this void his Visa and prevent him from re-entering the US. (I would hope so because I am no longer a resource for him). Would our wedding witness, who was a relative of his, be subject to any legal action, again, I hope so. Also, are there any circumstances under which an annulment may be granted on an expedited basis. I fear further unscrupulous behavior from this man and would feel safer knowing we are not legally bound ASAP.

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Hello, I was curious about how I should separate. I am currently in a lousy situation. I was married, in NY, at 18 without parental consent. I married a non-citizen who earned citizenship through marriage. The marriage is not working out, and I wanted to know the best way to end it. I would like to get an annulment, but can I? and also, do I need a lawyer since both of us decided to be civil and go through this peacefully ( we also have no property together or children, bank accounts, etc. ). Unfortunately, I know this will jeopardize his citizenship- is there any way to make that not happen..since we are both students. I don’t want to see him get put in a situation where he needs to flee the country since we are not legally married anymore. Please help! I know nothing about this!
 

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Hi. Two years ago, I naively and stupidly married my roommate here in NYC so that he could get immigration papers. A few weeks later, I moved out of the apartment, and I haven’t spoken to him since. The “marriage” was never consummated. I presume he will not want the divorce and fight it or hide since, as far as I understand, our marriage gives him some sort of legal status in the US. 1) I never went on any immigration interview or filled out any forms. Since I voluntarily entered the marriage with the intent of helping him obtain citizenship, am I liable for fraud? 2) Can I get an annulment? Can I get a divorce? What is the simplest and least expensive recourse? Thank you!!

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Hi. Two years ago, I naively and stupidly married my roommate here in NYC so that he could get immigration papers. A few weeks later, I moved out of the apartment, and I haven’t spoken to him since. The “marriage” was never consummated. I presume he will not want the divorce and fight it or hide since, as far as I understand, our marriage gives him some sort of legal status in the US. 1) I never went on any immigration interview or filled out any forms. Since I voluntarily entered the marriage with the intent of helping him obtain citizenship, am I liable for fraud? 2) Can I get an annulment? Can I get a divorce? What is the simplest and least expensive recourse? Thank you!!

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My brother suffered eight strokes in four days. His named “proxy” did not, according to his wishes, take him off of life support. Thirty-six hours after the doctor recommended discontinuing life support, he started to breathe somewhat on his own. His lungs were so damaged they then had to do a “trach” The Dr’s prognosis later became my brother’s reality. Since August 25, he cannot speak, swallow, chew, or smile. He is blind in his right eye & almost totally blind in his left. He is fed through a tube in his side, has a foley catheter; his diapers changed like a baby. Those who cannot swallow have to be suctioned 24/7 because saliva & mucous build up quickly. His trach also has continuous oxygen. He was in the hospital from August 24 to November 22 & then went to a skilled nursing facility where remains as I write this narrative. On December 6, this girlfriend took a JP to Deaconess nursing home & married my brother. 36 hours before this, the attending physician gave an evaluation of my brother’s condition. They felt that not only was he so physically compromised & would not improve, that he was also mentally compromised – they thought he was getting confused – he nodded “yes” when he meant “no.” The “proxy attended this meeting”, my mother, brother, My ailing brother’s daughter, her husband, the attending physician, nursing coordinator, & social worker. My brother also gets pain medication every four hours. My question is – due to his physical & mental condition & his taking strong pain medication, would that marriage be considered valid?. If it is valid, can it be annulled?. This “proxy” is evil, has done nothing to benefit my brother & continues to subject him to what she wants. His suffering cannot be described & our family is devastated. He never wanted to live as his father did after his stroked – our father had an enormous amount of quality in his last 4 1/2 years – my brother has none. Please help!

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