Nullity Declarations

Nullity declarations are legal rulings that declare a marriage or civil partnership null and void, meaning they are considered invalid from the start as if they never legally existed. These declarations typically address situations where fundamental legal requirements weren’t met, such as lack of consent, fraud, or other serious issues present at the time of the marriage. Essentially, a nullity declaration removes the legal recognition of the relationship, providing clarity and resolving any legal or financial matters associated with it. It’s different from divorce, which ends a valid marriage; nullities declare that a marriage was never valid in the first place.