What is Annulment?
Annulment is a legal procedure that declares a marriage null and void. These documents are used when a marriage is deemed invalid. Explore state-specific templates for your needs.
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Connecticut Annulment
Annulment documents in Connecticut help individuals dissolve a marriage. Attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.
Common Connecticut Annulment documents
- Petition for Annulment — initiates the annulment process.
- Complaint for Annulment — outlines reasons for annulment.
- Decree of Annulment — official document declaring marriage annulled.
- Application for Annulment — requests court approval for annulment.
- Annulment Agreement — outlines settlement terms post-annulment.
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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Annulment Complaint
Use this form to legally annul a marriage that is deemed void or voidable under state law.
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Certification of Waiver of Service of Process - Divorce, Legal Separation, Annulment
Waive your right to formal service of process in divorce, legal separation, or annulment cases to expedite court proceedings.
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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; divorce ends a valid marriage.
- Declaration of Nullity vs. Annulment — often interchangeable; both confirm a marriage is invalid.
- Judgment of Nullity vs. Decree of Annulment — similar outcomes, but wording may vary by jurisdiction.
- Marriage Dissolution vs. Annulment — dissolution is a legal end of a marriage; annulment makes it as if it never existed.
Key legal points
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Annulment is based on specific legal grounds.
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Common grounds include fraud, coercion, or incapacity.
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Annulment affects property division and custody differently than divorce.
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Some marriages may not be eligible for annulment.
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Annulments can be contested in court.
How to get started
Begin your annulment journey 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 voids a marriage, while divorce ends a valid marriage.
Annulments are typically based on specific legal grounds, regardless of marriage duration.
In many cases, specific grounds must be shown; fault may not always be necessary.
Property division rules may differ from divorce and depend on specific circumstances.
Glossary
- Annulment - Legal declaration that a marriage is invalid.
- Decree of Annulment - Official court order declaring a marriage null.
- Petition for Annulment - Document filed to request annulment.
- Judgment of Nullity - Court decision that a marriage never legally existed.
- Declaration of Nullity - Formal statement that a marriage is void.
- Complaint for Annulment - Legal document outlining reasons for seeking annulment.
- Annulment Agreement - Settlement terms agreed upon post-annulment.
- Annulment Forms - Templates used to file for annulment.
- Nullity - Legal term indicating invalidity of a marriage.