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Annulments of Marriage in Washington



What are the Requirements for an Annulment of Marriage in Washington?

Annulments of marriage in Washington are rare; however, if you can prove to the family court that your marriage is fraudulent or invalid, you may be granted one by the state. Referred to a Decree of Invalidity, an annulment of marriage in Washington dissolves the marriage; annulments of marriage in Washington treat the marriage as it never existed. While the bulk of annulments take place less than a year after a marriage, securing annulments of marriage in Washington after this time period is possible, but exceptionally rare. 

A State Judge Will Grant Annulments of Marriage in Washington if the Marriage is:

• Annulments of marriage in WA: One or both of the parties (husband and/or wife) were under age at the time of the marriage

• Annulments of marriage in WA: One or both of the parties was married or involved in union/domestic partnership at the time of the marriage.

• Annulments of marriage in Washington will be granted if the court finds that the parties were unknowingly blood relatives

• An annulment of marriage in Washington will be granted if the court finds that one or both parties were under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the marriage. An annulment of marriage  in WA will be granted if either party was mentally incapacitated in any way at the time of the marriage

• An annulment of marriage in Washington will be granted if the court estimates that one or both parties were forced into the marriage

• Annulments of marriage in Washington are granted if one or both parties were in some way forced into the marriage

• Annulments of marriage in Washington are granted if the marriage was never formally consummated

• Annulments of marriage in Washington are granted if one or both parties were found to have lied on their marriage license. For instance, if one of the parties used a phony name or lied about their current marital status, the couple will be eligible for an annulment of marriage in WA.

• Annulments of marriage in WA, will be granted if one or both parties lied in order to have either party agree to the marriage. For instance, if one party lies about sexual issues (i.e. impotence) or lied about wanting to have children before the marriage takes place, an annulment of marriage in WA may be granted

If your marriage falls under any of these categories you must speak with a family or divorce attorney in your region to file for an annulment of marriage in WA. 

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