What is Annulment?
Annulment is a legal process that nullifies a marriage, treating it as if it never happened. These documents are used when specific conditions are met. Explore Indiana-specific templates to get started.
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Indiana Annulment
Annulment documents help declare a marriage void. Attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.
Common Indiana Annulment documents
- Annulment Petition — formally requests the court to annul a marriage.
- Complaint for Annulment — initiates the annulment process in court.
- Decree of Annulment — official court order declaring the marriage null.
- Annulment Agreement — outlines terms related to property and any other matters.
- Annulment Filing Forms — required documents for submitting an annulment request.
- Application for Annulment — a request to the court for an 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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Verified Petition for Annulment of Marriage with ChildrenUse this legal form to request an annulment of marriage involving children, ensuring your rights and custody matters are addressed.
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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 invalid, while divorce ends a valid marriage.
- Petition for Nullity vs. Petition for Annulment — often interchangeable; both seek to void a marriage.
- Decree of Nullity vs. Divorce Decree — a decree of nullity declares a marriage void; a divorce decree ends a valid marriage.
- Annulment Agreement vs. Settlement Agreement — annulment agreement relates to nullification; settlement agreement pertains to divorce.
Key legal points
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Annulment is based on specific grounds, such as fraud or incapacity.
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In Indiana, annulment can affect property division and child custody.
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Annulment does not require a lengthy waiting period like divorce.
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Children from an annulled marriage may still have legal rights.
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Both parties may need to provide documentation during the annulment process.
How to get started
Begin quickly with these simple steps.
- Identify a template or package that suits your annulment needs.
- Examine the description, preview details, and signing requirements.
- Gain full access to the document with a subscription.
- Fill it out using the online editor provided.
- Export or send the finalized document by downloading, emailing, mailing, or e-signing.
FAQs
Common grounds include fraud, coercion, or mental incapacity at the time of marriage.
No, annulment declares a marriage invalid, while divorce ends a valid marriage.
Yes, but specific grounds must still apply regardless of how long the marriage lasted.
Property may be divided based on agreements, but laws vary by state.
Yes, children have rights and responsibilities that remain even if a marriage is annulled.
Glossary
- Annulment - A legal process declaring a marriage void.
- Decree of Annulment - Court order that officially nullifies a marriage.
- Petition for Annulment - Formal request submitted to court to annul a marriage.
- Complaint for Annulment - Document initiating the annulment process in court.
- Nullity - Legal term indicating something is void or invalid.
- Annulment Agreement - Terms agreed upon by parties regarding annulment.
- Application for Annulment - Request to the court for an annulment.
- Judgment of Nullity - Court's decision confirming a marriage is invalid.
- Grounds for Annulment - Reasons legally accepted for declaring a marriage void.
- Marital Nullification - Another term for annulment, indicating a marriage is null.