Annulment in Minnesota
A request for annulment can be extremely challenging and complicated because of the burden of proof necessary to show not only the spouse could not enter into the marriage at the time it occurred, but also proof of your lack of knowledge of the problem from the onset.
Having an experienced attorney guide you through the request for annulment is critical to avoid unnecessary mistakes that may cost more to fix in the long-term.
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In Minnesota, annulments (voidable marriages) are rare cases involving specific criteria be met as outlined in the Minnesota Statute. Generally, there are three circumstances where annulments may be granted. These circumstances generally include marriages where:
a spouse lacked capacity to consent to the marriage when the marriage was solemnized and the other party was not aware of the incapacity.
a spouse lacked physical capacity and the other party at the time of the marriage did not know of the incapacity.
a spouse had not reached the statutory age to enter into the marriage at the time the marriage was entered into, which is currently the age of 18.