Annulment
is a legal procedure where, the court nullifies and dissolves the marriage
stating that it never existed. It is the “Declaration of Invalidity” of a
marriage and it can happen due to various reasons.
Annulments
are not decided simply over the length and duration of the marriage, but
consider the various factors which are as follows.
·
Bigamous marriage of the spouse: If the
spouse was already married to a living person at the time of
the marriage, such a relation can be nullified by the law.
the marriage, such a relation can be nullified by the law.
· Forcible weddings: If there is any
force, threat or stress in the marriage and if there is any proof supporting
it, annulments can be obtained.
·
Incapability of a spouse: One of the
spouses involved in the marriage is incapable to enter into a marriage contract
due to temporary or permanent mental or physical disability and drug intoxications;
the marriage can be legally cancelled.
·
A minor marriage: If one of the spouses
is under the legal age eligible for the marriage, then an annulment is made
available. But few jurisdictions do consider the consent of parents during the
wedding ceremony.
·
A fraudulent marriage: If the marriage
is induced by concealing some important information like the impotence or
sterility of the spouse, criminal history or the presence of any STD’s, the
marriage is considered fraudulent and can be nullified.
Seek the right person:
To
obtain annulments in any marriage one must seek the aid of a local professional,
who can determine whether they qualify and must proceed further. For example: A
resident of US should go for an annulment
lawyer in US to get better legal help as they understand the law of the
state.
Divorce Vs Annulment:
Though
both involve legal dissolution of a marriage, a vast difference can be observed
between annulment and the traditional divorce. An annulment is a decree stating
that a marriage is not valid from its outset, whereas a divorce is breaking of
a valid marriage in the court of law.
