How long do I have to annul a marriage in Nevada?
We get this annulment question a lot in our office. Many people are under the impression that one must be married for a certain length of time before filing for an annulment.
It might be the case in some other states, however, you can start the process to annul a marriage in Nevada as early as the day after the marriage took place.
As a matter of fact, the sooner you file your annulment, the better.
Though there is no time limit to annul a marriage in Nevada, judges very much look at the length of the marriage, as well as at the valid reason for filing the annulment.
If say, you want to file an annulment based on want of understanding—meaning you weren’t quite yourself at the time of the marriage-and you married on the spur of the moment, how long someone waits to get the process started to annul a marriage in Nevada can make a difference in the outcome of your annulment. It might be difficult to get your Nevada marriage annulled using this reason if you wait five years and you’ve been living with your spouse the whole time.
That said, if you are a citizen and resident of another country and you married in Nevada a number of years ago, have not lived with your spouse, and you have someone who’s willing to sign an affidavit to that effect, you have a much better chance, even if it’s been a number of years.
If you married when you had all your faculties, but discovered fraud on the part of your spouse some time after the marriage, you’ll be okay filing the annulment even after a few years, provided you have proof. Three years seems to be the unofficial deadline to annul a marriage in Nevada, but we have filed many annulments for much older marriages and had them successfully granted. Of course, more proof is required here than if you file with a few months of the marriage.
If you married while you were already married to someone else, time limits go out the window, so to speak, though some judges will be reluctant to grant an annulment in this case if it’s been a long-term marriage, and there are children involved.
We’ve seen judges willing to grant a divorce in such a case, rather than an annulment even though the law clearly states that marriages entered into while married to someone else are null and void, NRS 125.290. You prove this by filing an annulment, otherwise, you’re just floating out there as a bigamist.
In other words, how long one waits to annul a marriage in Nevada depends on the personal situation of the parties filing.
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I was married when I married my second husband in Reno. Can I obtain an annulment inNevada even though I live in Colorado. We have been married for 20 years. Children are grown.
Hello Cindy,
unfortunately, your Reno marriage is void. You can file an annulment in Nevada without being a resident because you were married here, however, after this length of time a judge here might well tell you to obtain a divorce in Colorado so matters of property division can be handled there. Depends on the details of the situation and on the judge.
My husband and I got married on Dec 27, 2021. Just been married for a week. He wants an annulment. Because he wants his freedom back. He paid for the wedding. I paid for the marriage license in Las Vegas. He asked me to marry him.
Hello Hazel,
you are eligible to file an annulment in Nevada without being a resident because you were married here. Either you, or he, can file an annulment. You can’t prevent him from filing, unfortunately, but you can file an Answer and Counterclaim in response to his filing.
I got married in Nevada to a man I thought I knew. We have only been married 11 months and in that time I have discovered he has been lying to me about who he truly is. He hid his alcohol addiction and mental health disorder. I was completely deceived. Do I have any grounds for annulment? We are from another country.
Hello Megan,
this could be valid, but best to discuss it to get more details best not left on this blog post. Call the office at 702-680-1780, or complete this contact form: https://nevadaannulment.org/contact/
Thank you.
Hello Megan, that could be valid depending on some factors, such as how long you knew him before the marriage, how you came to discover these things, and whether you stayed in the marriage after the discovery. Contact us directly if you want to discuss your eligibility: https://nevadaannulment.org/contact/ You can also call us at 702-680-1780.
We were married Jan25 of this year in vegas. 2 days later I had to return to New Mexico for getting ready to go to California to move her items here. I spent 2-3 weeks and several trip with trailers here. She had a rescue horse at a equestrian facility. Horse not in good shape. I had been building barn and stables to move her horse here. That was her
Priority for me. I t was a challenge for both of us to start making my place a home for us. I was spending sun up to sun down getting here barn built. Her horse got sick and within 2 hours she was headed
3 hours to airport. After 3-4 months horse is somewhat better but has major issues she bought her an RV to live in at a friends stable. She’s not always there with
Her horse but somebody is around. The horse will never be able to come here. Now she decicded she will not live here with me in NM she will stay in California. We talked about that before
Marriage and that We’d not live in California. I’ve offered other states with horse facilities. She will not move or live anywhere else if when horse dies my mother is 85 and poor health so I’m here to help her too. I helped her with her mother and understood she’d be there and I helloes til she passed. She expects me to move to California if I want to live with her. Or, I could visit her. I can’t and will not just go to visit my wife. I spent a small fortune in the last year and half to help and support her. I am tired of feeling used and were both ready if we can get this
Marriage annulled. After leaving to help her horse, she’s decided to stay there regardless.
Weave been married 7 moths yet an have barely 2 months together. I be offered counseling, whatever it takes. No response. Time to shut down. Would this be able to be one for annulment?
Hello Larry,
yes, we can work with that. Please call the office at 702-680-1780, or complete this contact form to get things rolling: https://nevadaannulment.org/contact Thank you.
Hi Larry, we’re already in contact through email and phone so we’ll continue that way. For anyone else reading this, this is a valid reason for an annulment.
My husband and I want to get an annulment I would like to do that as soon as possible we would like to do that as soon as possible thank you for your time
Hello Kimberly,
if you were married in Nevada, or live here, we can help with that. Please either complete the contact form on our website, https://nevadaannulment.org/contact/, or call the office at 702-680-1780. Thank you.
Hello Kimberly,
were you married in Nevada? If so, how long ago? Do you know what your valid reason might be? It’s best to contact us directly to answer these questions. https://nevadaannulment.org/contact/
I was married in Sept 2020 in Vegas but since returning home she has been nothing but verbally abusive and controlling, we do have a child together.
Hello Tim,
you’re in a decent time line to file an annulment. You’ll need grounds as per Nevada Statutes. Here they are: https://discountlasvegaslawyer.com/annulment_valid-reasons/
I was married in February 2018. My wife has many mental health issues that she hid from me and I am unable to deal with it without harming myself emotionally. Is there grounds for an annulment?
Hello Andrew,
that is a valid reason. It would be best if you called the office to discuss the issue: 702-680-1780.
My cuz had gotten pregnant by this man and as soon as he found out he dissaperd she would always try for 10 years to contact the family to find out what happened and if he wanted to see the child well 9 months ago his mom commented suicide and so he decided that he wanted to be with her and eight months ago they got married and the whole time he’s been lying to her about using drugs and she’s found out that he’s been talking to somebody else behind her back and him and his sister have a very strange relationship. Can she get this marriage anulled and is he able to take half her house she got it 8 years ago paid it herself and he is not on the house but he says he is going to get the house
Thank you for sharing your cousin’s story. In Nevada, a marriage may be annulled if there was fraud, lies, or hidden issues like drug use before the marriage. Since your cousin bought her house 8 years before the marriage and it’s in her name, it is usually considered separate property and her husband likely has no claim to it. Every case is unique, so it’s important she speak with a Nevada family law attorney right away.
Call us at 702-680-1780 or start here: https://discountlasvegaslawyer.com
Hello,
We were married in Nevada, August 2020, and have since discovered that there are irreconcilable differences and opinions between us, and have acknowledged that continuing the relationship will inevitably lead to mutual resentment, an unworkable overall situation, compounded by opportunity cost and other types of financial harm in the future.
There is no ill will, but a strong desire to annul the marriage, and make a clean break so that we can each move on with our lives.
The official qualifications make for some pretty extreme situations (abuse, addiction, fraud etc.), and we do not fit into these categories. Is there a way to annul this marriage? Hope to engage your services if so.
Appreciate any assistance you can provide
Hello Michael,
to file an annulment in Nevada, your grounds must fit within the grounds found in Nevada Statutes. I’ll send you an email with a list of them. Check Spam if not in your Inbox. Thanks.
Pat and I were married in Las Vegas 35 years ago – and after our children ( 2 boys finished college and move on ) our relationship has also moved apart.
How much time and money will it cost to get a annulment if we travel back to Las Vegas
Hello Charles,
after 35 years and two children, it’s best you file for divorce. If you live in Nevada, we can help you with a divorce, but otherwise, reach out to an attorney in your state of residence.
I was married in May 2003 in Nevada and found out he was not divorced until 1/20/2004. He was still legally married when we got married. When I found out I left shortly after in 2003. It has been 18 years and I just assumed marriage was Voided. Do I need to get an annulment to make it legal.
Hello Debbie, the marriage is void, but you establish that fact by filing an annulment.
We were married in Las Vegas in 2005. We are divorced since last year. Now I discovered we are blood relatives (half brother and half sister). Can I still get annulment of marriage (after divorce) in Las Vegas?
Now that the marriage is dissolved, there is no need for an annulment.
We married valentine’s day and he is asking for an annulment due to a girl’s night I had for my sister’s birthday. I went to the club with them and now he say I’m a hore and we need to annul this marriage. Is this something I can do? There is no respect in this relationship on his end and is probably the best thing for us to do. We do have 4 children and two of them are ours but were born in 2016 and 2019 before we married. I would appreciate your help.
Thanks
Hell ZLara, having four children together doesn’t mean you can’t get an annulment, but it could make it more difficult. The reason you state for the annulment isn’t valid in Nevada. Here’s the link to valid reasons for an annulment as per Nevada Statutes: https://discountlasvegaslawyer.com/annulment_valid-reasons/
I was married in Vegas in July 2021. We planned it out, however I have depression issues and should not have done this. I am on medication for depression and anxiety and I am miserable in this marriage. Do I qualify for annulment?
Hello Susie, you are eligible to file an annulment in Nevada without being a resident because you were married here. And your reason is valid. As proof, a letter from your doctor would suffice.
I got married June 2021, it was with my friend/ roommate. However we did plan this. I have a lot of health issues and anxiety, daily im miserable with being married period, he agrees with me 12 yr. Difference doesn’t help as well as me losing my income which both of us receive SSI .I want out of marriage. Can I get this annulled
Hello Vanessia,
you’ll need a valid reason as per Nevada Statutes. Here is a list of them: https://nevadaannulment.org/grounds-for-annulment/
Hello, I have a question on behalf of my brothers and I, my now step dad married my mom in 2006, we were happy for my mom, now she passed away, and we found out that he was still married to his first wife till 2014, can I petition a annulment on this grounds.?
Thanks.
Hello Chris, deceased people cannot obtain an annulment, except may be in probate court. There are some state cases that allow an annulment like this if there is clear and convincing evidence of fraud, but Nevada has no such case.
I got married October 2021 and it is November 2021. I’ve been getting verbally abused and feel threatened can I request an annulment?
Hello Miguel, as long as you were married in Nevada, you can file here. Click on this link to read the valid reasons for an annulment in Nevada: https://nevadaannulment.org/grounds-for-annulment/
My husband and I were married 3 years. We are different religions and I was going to convert to his. I no longer want to do this. We both would like to have the marriage annulled. Would the court grant us an annulment?
Hello Mary, it’s quite possible this would be granted in Nevada, but depends on the exact circumstances and also why you waited this long to file. If you were married in Nevada and want help, call us at 702-680-1780.
Back in 2012 my Fiancé obtained a Marriage License with his then girlfriend. They never officially got married or received a marriage certificate. We are getting married and would like to make sure there is no legal process we need to go through to ensure we won’t have any issues getting married.
Hello Kristin,
I would check the marriage bureau to ensure there isn’t a marriage. If you have any questions please let us know. Thank you!
We rushed into a marriage in 2002 after he had filed for a divorce. We didn’t realize until recently, because I am wanting a divorce, that his previous divorce wasn’t finalized until 6 months after our wedding. We have no children but lived as a married couple for almost 20 years. Are we able to get an annulment instead?
Hello Emilia,
I am not able to give you a plain answer of yes or no. I would like to speak with you regarding the situation, I have some question before I am able to answer your question. Please call our office at 702-680-1780. thank you!
In 1995 I was 18 years old when I got married to a 28 year old. The person said the marriage was annulled. A few months later I remarried. That person said she field the divorced. In 2000 I married my last wife, was separated a couple of years later. Recently I found out the first two marriages where never dissolved. Will I get charged for bigamy if I file all three divorces?
Typically, the answer is no. I would advise consulting with an attorney in your jurisdiction to understand the laws regarding bigamy. Just Make sure that you get those marriages annulled since you were already married.