What are some common circumstances when a marriage can be annulled?
A marriage can often be annulled when the parties lack the capacity to consent to the marriage when it was solemnized. Many times people get married when they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A person can claim that he or she did not have the ability to consent to the marriage because he or she lacked the mental capacity to do so. Many people are drunk or high when they get married. Recently, the talented Britney Spears was able to have her marriage annulled because she was drunk and got married in Vegas. The marriage was not planned, and it was a “spur of the moment” event. In a factual scenario when there is no planning of the marriage, and if the parties are under the influence of drugs and alcohol, then these may be strong factors to convince a court to annul a marriage. Another common circumstance under which a marriage can be annulled is when one spouse refuses to have sex. Additionally, if a woman conceals the fact that she cannot have children, then this might be gr
