Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

If I married a man in New Jersey who is from Mali, Africa, but I have found other marriage legal documents and 2 birth certificates of children listing him as the father from that marriage in Africa- that he has hidden from me--> can my marriage be annulled even if his marriage was in Africa? How would the courts honor my annullment if USA has no way of varifying his marriage in Africa. I hear Africa does not have a good paper documents system as USA does. I have only copies of these papers, but will the courts honor them? How does this work? I think he is using me and our marriage only for his permant resident card. I have been totally decieved since the beginning of marriage 1 year ago. Please help me and explain to me as much as possible...


Asked on 11/23/09, 2:58 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Married is married. The documents seem to prove a prior marriage which entitles you to an annullment.

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Answered on 11/28/09, 9:38 am
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

You seem to have most of this correct. If he is married, in Africa or anywhere else, then he committed a crime when he married you. Your marriage can be terminated by annulment or divorce. I can explan the difference to you.

Give me a call Monday.

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Answered on 11/28/09, 11:28 am


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