Marriage Fraud

When two people get married, they often assume they know everything that they need to know about their spouses. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Many people get married each year under fraudulent circumstances, which may later surface and cause marital strains.

Fraudulent marriages can sometimes be used as grounds for annulment. If you recently found out that your marriage was based on fraudulent terms, contact the Fort Lauderdale annulment lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 954-580-8080.

Types of Marriage Fraud

Marriage fraud occurs when two individuals get married for reasons other than love or family. In some cases, one partner in the relationship may not be aware of the other person’s motives, meaning that one spouse deceived the other spouse into marrying him or her.

Common causes of marriage fraud are:

• Immigration
• Money
• Legal benefits

In these cases, one spouse is using the other for his or her own personal gain. When the other spouse is led to marry this person under false pretenses, the deceived spouse may be entitled to an annulment, meaning that his or her marriage never legally existed.

Going through the process of an annulment and proving fraud may be difficult, so it is important to seek experienced legal counsel before pursuing legal action.

Contact Us

The Fort Lauderdale annulment attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. may be able to help you if you have recently found out that your marriage was based on fraudulent terms. Contact us today at 954-580-8080 for more information.