Annulment
Divorce is not the only option when trying to end a marriage. It is certainly implemented the most often, and people are very familiar with it, but there are other methods of dissolution. An annulment is similar to a divorce in that it ends a marriage, but different in that it declares the marriage to be null and void. It is as though the marriage never existed, because there were conditions before the marriage that prevented it from being legal and legitimate in the first place.
Circumstances Leading to Annulment
Because an annulment is an acknowledgement that the marriage never existed, there are some strict eligibility requirements that must be met. These vary slightly from state to state, depending on the specific laws, but the general principles are widely used. They include:
- One of the people was already married
- The spouses were too closely related (by blood) to be married
- They were coerced into marriage
- One was too young to be married
- One was physically or mentally unable to participate in the marriage
Annulment is not employed as often as divorce as a means to end a marriage, but it can certainly be a valid option.
Contact Us
Annulment law, along with divorce or family law, can be very complex and difficult to understand. It is important to have expert legal guidance when dealing with these issues, especially annulment. For help with any family law issues, or for more information on annulment, contact the West Palm Beach divorce lawyer of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. by calling 561-353-2800 today.
