Montana Proxy Marriage Annulment - Declaration of Invalidity

Annulment

Declaration of Invalidity of Marriage

In Montana, the legal process is a Declaration of Invalidity of Marriage. This declares your marriage invalid from the start — legally like it never happened. Available when there was a qualifying misrepresentation.

✓ Key Requirements

• Discovered the misrepresentation within the past 2 years
• Both spouses willing to sign
• No children together — or understand that we cannot assist with parenting disputes

✓ Common Situations

✓ Spouse promised to have children, but now refuses
✓ Spouse agreed to live together, but now refuses
✓ Spouse was already married to someone else
✓ Spouse was in a romantic relationship before and after marriage
✓ Spouse promised to join your religion, but now refuses

Must file within 2 years of discovering the misrepresentation

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What Makes Annulment Different from Divorce?

Understanding the key distinctions

Legal Effect

An annulment declares the marriage was never valid, as if it never legally existed. A divorce ends a valid marriage.

Requirements

Annulment requires proof of a specific misrepresentation before marriage. Divorce does not.

Time Limits

Must file for annulment within 2 years of discovering the misrepresentation. Divorce has no time limit.

Religious Recognition

Some religions recognize civil annulments more readily than divorces (though legal annulment ≠ religious annulment).

The Annulment Process

Free Consultation

Submit our questionnaire. Our attorney reviews your situation and confirms you qualify for annulment.

Payment

Once approved, pay the flat $1,998 fee online. We begin working on your case immediately.

Document Preparation

We prepare your Petition for Declaration of Invalidity and supporting documents. Typically takes 1-2 weeks.

Your Signature

We email you the documents. You sign in front of a notary (or use an online notary) and return by email.

Court Filing

We file your petition with Montana State Court and serve your spouse with the necessary paperwork.

Spouse Response

Your spouse signs and returns their documents. We prepare the final decree for the judge.

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Final Decree

Judge signs the decree. We mail you the certified copy. Your marriage is declared invalid.

Timeline: The entire process typically takes 2-4 months from payment to final decree.

Not Sure if Annulment is Right for You?

If you're past the 2-year mark or don't have a qualifying misrepresentation, a summary divorce may be a better option.

Learn About Divorce Compare Both Options

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