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Section 3105.32 – When action for annulment must be commenced and by what parties

May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Ohio

An action to obtain a decree of nullity of a marriage must be commenced within the periods and by the parties as follows:

(A) For the cause mentioned in division (A) of section 3105.31 of the Revised Code, by the party to the marriage who was married under the age at which persons may be joined in marriage as established by section 3101.01 of the Revised Code, within two years after arriving at such age; or by a parent, guardian, or other person having charge of such party at any time before such party has arrived at such age;
(B) For the cause mentioned in division (B) of section 3105.31 of the Revised Code, by either party during the life of the other or by such former husband or wife;
(C) For the cause mentioned in division (C) of section 3105.31 of the Revised Code, by the party aggrieved or a relative or guardian of the party adjudicated mentally incompetent at any time before the death of either party;
(D) For the cause mentioned in division (D) of section 3105.31 of the Revised Code, by the party aggrieved within two years after the discovery of the facts constituting fraud;
(E) For the cause mentioned in division (E) of section 3105.31 of the Revised Code, by the party aggrieved within two years from the date of the said marriage;
(F) For the cause mentioned in division (F) of section 3105.31 of the Revised Code, by the party aggrieved within two years from the date of the marriage.

R.C. ยง 3105.32

Effective Date: 09-24-1963 .