Annulment of Marriage

An annulment of marriage is a legal procedure that declares a marriage null and void, as if it never happened. Unlike divorce, which ends a valid marriage, annulment is granted based on specific reasons, such as lack of consent, fraud, or if one spouse was not of legal age. The result is that the marriage is considered invalid from the start, affecting issues like property division and spousal support differently. It may also have implications for religious beliefs or ceremonies. To obtain an annulment, one typically needs to file a petition in court.