What is Annulment?
Annulment is a legal process that declares a marriage null and void. These documents are used when a marriage is deemed invalid from the start. Explore state-specific templates for your needs.
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Alabama Annulment
Annulment documents help end a marriage legally. Attorney-drafted templates make the process quick and easy.
Common Alabama Annulment documents
- Petition for Annulment — initiates the annulment process with the court.
- Complaint for Annulment — outlines reasons for seeking annulment.
- Application for Annulment — requests the court's approval for annulment.
- Annulment Petition — formally asks for a marriage to be annulled.
- Decree of Annulment — official court order declaring the annulment.
- Annulment Agreement — outlines terms related to annulment, like property division.
- Judgment of Nullity — court ruling that states the marriage is legally invalid.
Annulment forms by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Popular forms
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Decree of AnnulmentUse this form to legally annul a marriage, confirming that it was never valid. It's essential for individuals seeking to dissolve a questionable marital union.
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Motion to Declare Marriage Void Ab Initio and Judgment of AnnulmentUse this motion to declare a marriage invalid when one party was not legally able to marry, providing a clear path to annulment.
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Petition to Annul Marriage with No Children or PropertyFile for an annulment when your marriage has no children or shared property, addressing specific legal grounds for cancellation.
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Annulment Property Settlement, Child Support, and Custody AgreementFinalize agreements for property division, child support, and custody after annulment proceedings.
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Annulment QuestionnaireUse this questionnaire to determine grounds for annulment and whether both partners agree to the filing process.
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Annulment Property Settlement and Joint Custody AgreementIdeal for couples seeking to annul a marriage while addressing property division and child custody.
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Checklist of Matters to be Considered in Drafting an Agreement for Division or Restoration of Property in Connection with a Proceeding for Annulment of a MarriageThis checklist helps you navigate property division and restoration during an annulment proceeding, ensuring all important matters are considered.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Annulment vs. Divorce — annulment declares a marriage void, while divorce ends a valid marriage.
- Decree of Annulment vs. Judgment of Nullity — both declare a marriage invalid but may be used in different contexts.
- Annulment Agreement vs. Property Settlement — an annulment agreement outlines terms of separation, while a property settlement specifically deals with asset division.
- Petition for Annulment vs. Complaint for Annulment — both seek annulment, but the petition may start the legal process, while the complaint details the reasons.
- Declaration of Nullity vs. Decree of Annulment — terms may vary by state but serve similar purposes in ending a marriage.
Key legal points
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Annulment can be sought for reasons like fraud, coercion, or incapacity.
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Annulment does not require a waiting period, unlike divorce in some states.
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Both spouses must agree to the annulment for it to be uncontested.
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Annulment may affect property division and child custody arrangements.
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A decree of annulment restores both parties to single status.
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Annulment may involve court hearings to establish validity claims.
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Documents often require notarization or witnesses for validation.
How to get started
Begin your annulment process with these simple steps.
- Find a template or package that fits your situation.
- Review the description, preview, and signing requirements.
- Get full access with a subscription.
- Complete it in the online editor.
- Export or send: download, email, USPS mail, notarize online, or send for e-signature.
FAQs
Annulment declares a marriage invalid, while divorce ends a valid marriage.
Yes, annulments can be sought regardless of the marriage duration if valid grounds exist.
Typically, you need a petition for annulment and any supporting evidence for your claim.
The duration varies by case complexity but is often shorter than divorce proceedings.
While not required, having legal representation can simplify the process.
Glossary
- Annulment - Legal declaration that a marriage is null and void.
- Petition - Formal request to a court for a legal action.
- Decree - Official order issued by a court.
- Judgment - Court's final decision regarding a legal matter.
- Complaint - Document outlining reasons for a legal action.
- Agreement - Mutual understanding between parties on specific terms.
- Nullity - Condition of being legally void or invalid.
- Settlement - Resolution of disputes regarding assets or custody.
- Cohabitation - Living together without marriage, often related to annulments.
- Fraud - Deception intended to secure unfair or unlawful gain.