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What can I do if my wife married me under false pretense?
Asked on Jun 19th, 2014 on Divorce - Florida
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I found out 9 months into my marriage that my wife married me for citizenship and to get benefits from my veteran’s disability. She obtained the ability to get the veterans to pay for her doctor of philosophy degree. She is in fact a genius and specializes in Math. I moved out and she filed for an apportionment, which means she gets part of my veteran disability check. Is that legal? I had a lawyer but he died before a divorce could be finalized.
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Ronald Bornstein, Attorney at Law
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You don't say how long you have been married, but if you found out about her fraud 9 months into the marriage, you may have been able to seek an annulment rather than a divorce. You need to hire another attorney to look into your rights and options, and act accordingly on your behalf.
Answered on Jun 30th, 2014 at 8:44 AM
John Arthur Smitten
You can get the divorce and report her to immigration authorities or try for an annulment based on fraud and report her to immigration authorities. Use of a lawyer is recommended.
Answered on Jun 26th, 2014 at 5:52 AM
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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Get another lawyer. How long was the marriage? There are many questions any attorney will have for you to answer.
Answered on Jun 25th, 2014 at 9:36 PM