Annulment
A legal process that asks a court to declare that a marriage is void or voidable, rather than ending it by divorce.
Definition
Annulment is not a quicker word for divorce. The review depends on the marriage type, capacity, consent, age, existing marriage, formalities, fraud or mistake allegations, timing, children, property consequences, and what court order is being sought. Marriage documents, identity records, antenuptial contract records, and evidence of the alleged ground should be checked before deciding on the route.
Key takeaways
A legal process that asks a court to declare that a marriage is void or voidable, rather than ending it by divorce.
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What does Annulment mean?
A legal process that asks a court to declare that a marriage is void or voidable, rather than ending it by divorce.
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