Most couples who feel their marriage has run its course pursue a divorce, but that’s not the only option. An annulment, for example, does not terminate the marriage, but, instead, voids it completely. As though it never happened.
Of course, you’ll know that the event and marriage itself did actually take place. Under the eyes of the law, however, it never happened, and so concerns regarding property division and finances become significantly simpler.
Bagner Law, PC
If you live in the East Bay area, look no further than Vonnah Bagner and Bagner Law, PC for all family law services, including an annulment.Their team is backed by decades of experience. They enjoy both an intimate knowledge of the law as well as firsthand experience in cases just like yours. You will certainly find a powerful legal resource, an advocate, and the best representation at Bagner Law, PC.
And, in regards to annulments, you’ll get only the best counsel and insight regarding the process, your eligibility, and what to expect every step along the way.
Am I Eligible for an Annulment?
The best way to determine your eligibility for an annulment is by consulting a qualified attorney like Vonnah Bagner, but there are a few things that will weigh into the court’s decision.
First, there must be grounds for an annulment. Just as a divorce could be initiated based on infidelity, irreconcilable differences, or other miscellaneous reasons, an annulment must be qualified before it may proceed.
Common reasons include fraud, incest, bigamy, and impairment. Yes, that means your highly-inebriated decision to marry a total stranger in Las Vegas could be annulled under the right circumstances.
What Happens Next?
Assuming you have the grounds to pursue an annulment, your counsel will proceed by filing the appropriate papers with the court, and you’ll be well on your way to voiding the marriage.
Like a divorce, the proceedings take some time, and they can be complicated in some ways.For example, hashing out spousal and/or child support payments, dividing property and other financial assets, and determining child custody, if there is a child or children from the marriage, are all matters that still need to be settled.
The rules regarding these matters during a divorce are not the same for annulments. Consulting your attorney is the best way to get an idea of how things will play out at the hearing.
What If I Can’t Get an Annulment?
Annulments are uncommon because there are very specific criteria that determine if the marriage is eligible for annulment. More commonly, a divorce is legal separation is pursued.A divorce, the most popular option, involves terminating the marriage, while a legal separation allows both parties to pursue independent living while the marriage remains intact for religious or personal reasons.
What will work best for you?That’s a question best answered by Vonnah Bagner and her team. Call today to find out more!
