While a divorce ends a valid marriage through a process that restores the individual’s single status and gives them the ability to remarry, an annulment completely erases the marriage as if it never existed. An annulment can be initiated by either party. The party that initiates the annulment must prove the grounds used in filing… Continue reading →
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What is an annulment?
An annulment, like a divorce, is the end of a marriage. The only difference is that with an annulment, it is like the marriage never existed. It is available under certain legal conditions. California Family Code Section 2200 describes certain marriages as ‘null and void’ from the beginning. Examples include: · A marriage in which… Continue reading →
Can I get an annulment?
An annulment legally ends a marriage; it is as though the marriage never occurred. In order to file for an annulment, certain criteria must be met. These include: · Age – if one of the parties is not of legal age of consent · Mental incapacity – if a person is under the influence of… Continue reading →
Annulling a marriage in California
Marriage is supposed to be a special bond between two people who have decided to spend the rest of their lives together. Sometimes it takes years to come to that decision, while other times, it is made on the spur of the moment. When made on the spur of the moment, oftentimes one or both… Continue reading →
Couples seeking annulment
A couple may seek an annulment if one or both parties are under the age of 18 and did not have parental consent. Other reasons include one or both parties are already legally married to another person, or incest. A petition for a judgment of nullity is requested instead of a petition for dissolution. Community… Continue reading →
What is Collaborative Law?
Collaborative law is when a couple makes an agreement with their attorney to process their divorce outside a court room. All parties must agree that if they cannot settle their divorce issues and one party decides to go before a judge, the attorneys must withdraw from the case. The couple signs a ‘Participation Agreement’ which… Continue reading →
Getting an annulment
An annulment is a legal process to declare your marriage null and void. Once the annulment is granted, the marriage never existed in the eyes of the law. An annulment will be granted if one of the parties is already married, is a minor, is not capable of copulation, and was threatened if the marriage… Continue reading →
Marriage and annulment
An annulment erases the marriage as though it never took place. It is a legal procedure that declares said marriage null and void. In order to request an annulment, you must petition the court. An annulment can take place only if fraud played a part in the marriage. Was one of the parties already married?… Continue reading →
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