What is Annulment?
Annulment is a legal procedure declaring a marriage null and void. It is used when the marriage is considered invalid from the start. Choose from state-specific templates to get started.
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Maryland Annulment
Annulment in Maryland allows couples to nullify their marriage. Attorney-drafted templates make the process quick and easy.
Common Maryland Annulment documents
- Petition for Annulment — initiates the annulment process in court.
- Complaint for Annulment — formally requests the court to annul the marriage.
- Decree of Annulment — official court order declaring the marriage invalid.
- Annulment Agreement — outlines terms agreed upon by both parties post-annulment.
- Application for Annulment — a request to the court for annulment approval.
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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 Annulment vs. Complaint for Annulment — both terms refer to filing an annulment request, often used interchangeably.
- Judgment of Nullity vs. Decree of Annulment — both are court orders that nullify a marriage, but terminology may differ by state.
- Annulment Packet vs. Annulment Forms — a packet includes all necessary forms for annulment, while forms are individual documents.
Key legal points
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Annulment is based on specific grounds that invalidate a marriage.
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Common grounds include fraud, coercion, and incapacity.
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Annulment may affect property division and custody arrangements.
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The process can be quicker than divorce in some cases.
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Annulled marriages are treated as if they never occurred.
How to get started
Begin the annulment process with these simple steps.
- Find a template or package that fits your situation.
- Review the description, preview, and signing requirements.
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- 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 ends a valid marriage.
Yes, annulments can be sought regardless of the marriage's duration, depending on grounds.
No, annulment invalidates the marriage, while separation is a temporary arrangement.
No, a petition can be filed by one party, but both parties may need to be notified.
Annulment can affect legal obligations; it's important to address these in agreements.
Glossary
- Annulment - A legal declaration that a marriage is invalid.
- Decree of Annulment - Court order declaring a marriage null and void.
- Petition - Formal request to a court for a legal action.
- Judgment of Nullity - Court decision that a marriage never legally existed.
- Complaint - Document filed to initiate legal proceedings.
- Agreement - Mutual understanding between parties about terms post-annulment.
- Grounds for Annulment - Legal reasons that justify annulling a marriage.
- Nullity - Legal term indicating a marriage is invalid.
- Filing - Submitting legal documents to a court.
- Legal Capacity - Ability to enter into a valid marriage contract.