Annulment
An annulment is a legal procedure that officially declares a marriage invalid, as if it never happened. Unlike divorce, which ends a valid marriage, an annulment indicates that certain conditions were not met for a legitimate marriage to exist, such as lack of consent, incapacity, or fraud. Annulments can be granted for various reasons, and the process often involves a court examination of the situation. The effect is that the marriage is treated as if it never took place, which can impact issues like property division and the status of children differently than a divorce would.
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Annulment is a legal procedure that voids a marriage, declaring it null and without effect, as if it never happened. Unlike divorce, which ends a valid marriage, annulment is based on specific reasons, such as fraud, coercion, or incapacity at the time of marriage. The process typically involves filing a petition in court, and if granted, it restores both parties to their single status. Annulments can have different legal implications depending on the jurisdiction, including issues related to property division, support, and children.