The parties married in India by ceremonial marriage. They moved to Washington State, and subsequently separated. The Wife sought to annul the marriage, while the Husband sought a divorce. The issue was ultimately whether their Indian marriage was void under Indian law. The trial court concluded … Read More about Case Update (30 Dec 2022): Kaur v. Sandhu; failure to abide by registration requirement did not void marriage under Indian law
Case Update (8 June 2022): Elali v. Marchoud; bigamous marriage voided in California
The California Court of Appeals affirmed a trial judge's conclusion that the parties', Ms. Marchoud and Mr. Elali, marriage, while valid under Lebanese law, was void as a matter of public policy in California as being bigamous. Ms. Marchoud was married to Mr. Elali in Lebanon in August 2012. At … Read More about Case Update (8 June 2022): Elali v. Marchoud; bigamous marriage voided in California