Chhibber v. Nangia

By Judge Catherine C. Hammond

This matter is before the Court on Plaintiff’s (“Wife’s”) complaint seeking annulment of a marriage pursuant to Va. Code § 20-89.1 and Defendant’s (“Husband’s”) counterclaim for divorce pursuant to Va. Code § 20-91(9). The Court heard the evidence on June 27, 2011, and the arguments of counsel.

The parties met through an internet site. They first saw each other in August 2009. They married in Henrico County on September 24,2009. Five months later, they participated in elaborate religious wedding ceremonies in India. Husband’s parents went to considerable expense…