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Delaware Annulment

Annulment documents help declare a marriage null and void. Our attorney-drafted templates make the process quick and straightforward.

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Petition to Annul Marriage with No Children or Property

File for an annulment when your marriage has no children or shared property, addressing specific legal grounds for cancellation.

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Common Delaware Annulment documents

  • Petition for Annulment — initiates the annulment process by outlining reasons for annulment.
  • Complaint for Annulment — formally requests the court to annul the marriage.
  • Annulment Petition — a request submitted to the court to declare the marriage invalid.
  • Decree of Annulment — the court's official order declaring the marriage null.
  • Judgment of Nullity — a legal determination that the marriage was never valid.
  • Annulment Filing Forms — necessary paperwork to submit for the annulment process.

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 serve similar purposes but may vary in procedural requirements.
  • Decree of Annulment vs. Judgment of Nullity — both terms refer to the court's decision but may be used differently in various states.
  • Annulment Petition vs. Annulment Filing Forms — the former is a specific request, while the latter encompasses all necessary documents for filing.

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FAQs

Annulment voids a marriage as if it never existed, while divorce ends a valid marriage.

Yes, children from an annulled marriage retain their legal rights and status.

Common grounds include fraud, coercion, underage marriage, or mental incapacity.

The duration can vary, but it typically takes several months to finalize.

Most annulments require a court appearance, but some may be settled outside of court.

Glossary

  • Annulment - A legal process declaring a marriage null and void.
  • Petition - A formal request to the court for an annulment.
  • Decree - The court's official order regarding the annulment.
  • Judgment of Nullity - Court determination that a marriage was never valid.
  • Grounds - Legal reasons used to justify an annulment.
  • Complaint - A formal legal document initiating an annulment case.
  • Filing - Submitting legal documents to the court.
  • Children's Rights - Legal entitlements of children from an annulled marriage.
  • Legal Status - Recognition of a person's legal rights and obligations.
  • Marital Nullification - Another term for annulment, indicating a marriage's invalidation.

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