What is Annulment?
Annulment is a legal process that declares a marriage null and void. It is used when the marriage is found to be invalid from the start. Explore state-specific templates to assist in this process.
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Illinois Annulment
Annulment in Illinois helps individuals legally nullify a marriage. Attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.
Common Illinois Annulment documents
- Petition for Annulment — initiates the annulment process in court.
- Complaint for Annulment — outlines the reasons for seeking annulment.
- Decree of Annulment — official court order declaring the marriage annulled.
- Annulment Agreement — outlines terms related to property and other matters.
- Judgment of Nullity — final court decision confirming the marriage was never valid.
- Annulment Filing Forms — documents necessary for submitting the 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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Petition for Declaration of Invalidity of MarriageUse this form to request a court's declaration that a marriage is invalid due to specific legal grounds, such as fraud or incapacity.
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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 nullifies a marriage, while divorce ends a valid marriage.
- Petition for Annulment vs. Petition for Divorce — petitions serve different legal purposes regarding marriage status.
- Decree of Annulment vs. Judgment of Nullity — both declare a marriage invalid, used interchangeably in many states.
- Annulment Agreement vs. Divorce Settlement — agreements address different legal outcomes and marital status.
Key legal points
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Annulment declares a marriage invalid from the outset.
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Grounds for annulment can include fraud, coercion, or incapacity.
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Annulment may affect property division and support obligations.
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Many annulment documents require notarization or witnesses.
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Annulment is different from divorce, as it nullifies rather than terminates a marriage.
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Legal grounds must be established to seek an annulment.
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Annulment can have implications for future marriages.
How to get started
Begin the 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 (Premium).
FAQs
An annulment legally declares a marriage invalid, treating it as if it never existed.
The duration varies depending on the complexity of the case and court schedules.
Yes, once an annulment is granted, you can legally remarry.
Common grounds include fraud, lack of consent, and mental incapacity.
No, annulment nullifies the marriage, while divorce ends a valid marriage.
Glossary
- Annulment — a legal declaration that a marriage is invalid.
- Petition — a formal request submitted to a court.
- Decree — an official order issued by a court.
- Judgment — the court's final decision on a case.
- Nullity — the state of being void or invalid.
- Agreement — a mutual arrangement between parties.
- Filing — submitting legal documents to a court.
- Grounds — legal reasons for seeking annulment.
- Validity — the state of being legally acceptable.
- Legal Capacity — the ability to enter into a contract or agreement.