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Annulment

When a couple says, “I do”, it is supposed to be forever or “until death do us part”.  Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In most states, divorce may be the most common legal process for ending a marriage, but it may not be the only option available. Depending on your circumstances, it may… Continue reading →

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Annulment versus Divorce

I have been asked many times what the difference is between an annulment and a divorce. An annulment is a legal procedure when the court says your marriage is not legally valid.  When filing for an annulment, the court will ask you to prove that your spouse has violated specific laws.  After the annulment, it… Continue reading →

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Filing for an annulment

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Divorce and estate planning

If you and your spouse created estate planning documents while you were married, it is important to revise them once your divorce is final. If you believe your ex-spouse is an unfit parent, make sure you appoint a guardian for any minor children in the event of your death.  Make a point to have a… Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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