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What are the grounds for annulment of marriage?

Answer:
Grounds for annulment vary by jurisdiction but can include the following:

  • lack of legal capacity
  • force or threat
  • under age of consent
  • consanguinity- too closely related
  • impotency not disclosed before marriage
  • fraud
  • marriage never consummated
  • duress, insanity
  • being under the influence of alcohol or drugs

You need to check the laws in your state.
First answer by Kluss. Last edit by Kluss. Contributor trust: 700 [recommend contributor recommended]. Question popularity: 3 [recommend question].

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