As a family law paralegal, you will be need to determine what grounds for annulment or divorce may exist for your client. In this, you will research the grounds for annulment and divorce and draft a complaint (petition) for the party seeking an annulment.

Scenario

Elaine is 20 years old and Philip, a bachelor, is 75. Philip asks Elaine to marry him. Philip has terminal cancer and wants to die a married man. He and Elaine know that he probably has less than six months to live and that he will spend the rest of his life in a hospital bed.Under their arrangement, she does not have to continue as his wife after six months if he is still alive.They go through all the formal requirements to be married. On the day after the marriage ceremony, Elaine changes her mind and wants to end the marriage.

Instructions

Assume Elaine lives in the state of TEXAS. Research Texas state's statutes to see what the statutory requirements are for annulments and divorces.Determine whether Elaine has grounds for an annulment or a divorce.

1. Make a list that outlines the grounds for an annulment and divorce in your state.

2. Draft a petition for annulment OR a petition for divorce for Elaine.Make up additional facts as needed.