Q: Will I encounter issues obtaining a marriage license if my fiancé married in CA, and got an annulment in Washington?
My fiancé was first married in San Joaquin County, California (where we currently live), and then moved shortly to Washington (State). Her ex-husband (recently remarried himself) claims he petitioned for an annulment in Snohomish County back in 2011. Will I encounter problems when going to apply in San Joaquin County for a marriage license since they didn't petition for annulment in California?
A: If the marriage was annulled legally in another state, California would honor that Judgment. However, you do not sound sure it was annulled. I would get proof of it being annulled legally; otherwise it may cause troubles for you down the road - such as making your new marriage invalid.
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