What is Annulment?
Annulment is a legal process that declares a marriage null and void. These documents are used when the marriage is deemed invalid from the start. Explore state-specific templates for your needs.
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Colorado Annulment
Annulment documents in Colorado help declare a marriage invalid. Our attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to fill out.
Common Colorado Annulment documents
- Petition for Annulment — Initiates the annulment process in court.
- Decree of Annulment — Final order that officially nullifies the marriage.
- Complaint for Annulment — Formal request to annul a marriage based on specific grounds.
- Annulment Agreement — Outlines terms related to annulment, such as property division.
- Annulment Filing Forms — Required paperwork to submit an annulment request.
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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Final Decree - Annulment Invalidity
Use this to officially annul a marriage or civil union, invalidating it due to reasons like lack of consent or legal incapacity.
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Petition for Annulment - Invalidity
Request annulment of a marriage or civil union with valid grounds, establishing its legal invalidity.
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Waiver of Service - Annulment Invalidity
Accept service of court documents without formal delivery, allowing you to participate in annulment proceedings while retaining your rights.
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Instructions to File for a Declaration of Invalidity of Civil Union - Annulment
Secure a court declaration to declare a civil union invalid, freeing individuals from legal responsibilities and entitlements.
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Guide to Annulment - Invalidity
Invalidates a marriage or civil union for specific legal reasons, allowing couples to navigate their rights and responsibilities in Colorado.
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Summons for Annulment - Invalidity
Respondents in annulment cases must understand their rights and obligations after receiving this critical court notice.
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Return of Service - Annulment Invalidity
Use this to confirm that legal documents were properly served in annulment cases, ensuring compliance with court procedures.
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Response to the Petition - Annulment Invalidity
Respond to a petition for annulment and outline your position on the case.
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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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Similar documents: key differences
- Annulment vs. Divorce — Annulment declares a marriage void, while divorce ends a valid marriage.
- Petition for Annulment vs. Complaint for Annulment — Both initiate annulment proceedings, but the petition is generally broader in scope.
- Declaration of Nullity vs. Decree of Annulment — Both terms are often interchangeable but may vary regionally in usage.
- Annulment Agreement vs. Settlement Agreement — An annulment agreement specifically addresses issues stemming from an annulment, while settlement agreements relate to divorce.
Key legal points
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Annulment is different from divorce and declares a marriage invalid.
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Common grounds for annulment include fraud, coercion, or incapacity.
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Annulments can affect property division and child custody arrangements.
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A decree of annulment is the final legal document confirming the annulment.
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Many annulment documents may need to be notarized or witnessed.
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 legally ends a valid marriage.
Generally, annulments are sought soon after the marriage, but exceptions may apply.
Common grounds include fraud, coercion, or mental incapacity at the time of marriage.
Typically, an annulment requires court proceedings to finalize the legal status.
Property division in annulments can be complex and is determined by the court.
Glossary
- Annulment - Legal process declaring a marriage invalid from the beginning.
- Decree of Annulment - Final court order that nullifies a marriage.
- Petition - Formal request submitted to the court for annulment.
- Complaint - A written statement detailing the grounds for annulment.
- Fraud - Intentional deception affecting the validity of a marriage.
- Coercion - Forcing someone into marriage, making it voidable.
- Nullity - Legal term for declaring a marriage void.
- Annulment Agreement - Document outlining terms related to an annulment.
- Judgment of Nullity - Court's decision declaring a marriage invalid.
- Grounds for Annulment - Legal reasons justifying the annulment of a marriage.