He wants a declaration to invalidate the marriage from inception, is it possible?

Asked in Chicago, IL on August 13, 2026 Last answered on August 24, 2026

A Finnish citizen married a Indian woman in 2002. She married a U.S. citizen in 2008 without disclosing her first marriage, and they had children. The U.S. husband discovered the prior marriage and filed invalidation of marriage in 2026. She reported her Finish divorce in 2018 during the case discovery, which may validate her second marriage as per IL law after 2018. The husband was never aware of her prior marriage and divorce, and married her and lived together in a good faith. He wants a declaration to invalidate the marriage from inception, is it possible?

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Andrew L. Horberg
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Andrew L. Horberg

Tinley Park, IL
Law Offices of Andrew Horberg, PC 708-840-7779
Answer

There are limited circumstances under which one can invalidate a marriage.  

August 24, 2026
Fedor Kozlov
Answered by:

Fedor Kozlov

Schaumburg, IL
The Law Office of Fedor Kozlov, P.C. 847-241-1299
Free Consultation
Answer

In Illinois the answer 99% of the time is NO

August 24, 2026

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