Montana Proxy Marriage Annulment

Declare your Montana proxy marriage invalid — legally, like it never happened

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Do You Qualify?

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

  • • Your marriage was performed by proxy in Montana
  • • 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

Not sure whether you qualify, or when your 2-year clock started? Contact us or start the free review — we'll figure it out with you.

Not Sure If This Is You? Let's Talk.

You don't have to figure this out alone. Tell us what happened — our Montana attorney will review your situation for free and let you know whether annulment (or divorce) is the right path. No obligation.

See If You Qualify

✓ Free attorney review ✓ Answer in 1-2 days ✓ Completely confidential

"An annulment was something I had heard about, but I never thought I could get one. Marybeth made it so easy and so fast. I'll definitely tell everyone I know."

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Your case is handled by Measure Law, P.C., the Kalispell, Montana firm of attorney Marybeth Sampsel. Free review, response in 1-2 business days.

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

1

Free Consultation

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

2

Payment

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

3

Document Preparation

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

4

Your Signature

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

5

Court Filing

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

6

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

Let's Figure Out Your Best Path

Tell us your situation — our Montana attorney will review it for free and recommend the right way forward.

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