What is Annulment?
Annulment is a legal procedure that declares a marriage null and void. It is used when a marriage is found to be invalid from the start. Explore our state-specific templates for your needs.
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South Dakota Annulment
Annulment in South Dakota addresses the legal voiding of marriages. Our attorney-drafted templates make the process simple and efficient.
Common South Dakota Annulment documents
- Petition for Annulment — initiates the annulment process in court.
- Complaint for Annulment — formal request to dissolve the marriage legally.
- Annulment Petition — document outlining the reasons for annulment.
- Decree of Annulment — official court order declaring the marriage invalid.
- Annulment Agreement — outlines terms and conditions 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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Complaint for AnnulmentFile for annulment if your marriage lacks legal validity due to factors like age, fraud, or mental competency.
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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 voids a marriage, while divorce ends a valid marriage.
- Petition for Annulment vs. Complaint for Annulment — both initiate annulment, but terminology may differ by state.
- Decree of Annulment vs. Judgment of Nullity — both declare a marriage invalid; terms can vary.
- Annulment Agreement vs. Property Settlement Agreement — annulment agreements focus on marriage invalidation, while property settlements divide marital assets.
Key legal points
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Annulment is not the same as divorce.
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Grounds for annulment may include fraud or coercion.
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Annulment can affect property division and custody.
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Documents often require notarization or witnesses.
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Annulment can have a different legal status than divorce.
How to get started
Begin your annulment process with these straightforward 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 declares a marriage invalid, while divorce ends a valid marriage.
Annulment is generally sought soon after realizing the marriage is invalid.
You typically need a petition for annulment and supporting documents.
The duration can vary, but it often takes several months.
No, annulment voids the marriage, while separation keeps it intact legally.
Glossary
- Annulment - A legal procedure declaring a marriage invalid.
- Petition - A formal request to initiate a legal process.
- Decree - An official order issued by a court.
- Judgment of Nullity - A court ruling that a marriage is legally void.
- Complaint - A document filed in court to start a lawsuit.
- Agreement - A document outlining terms between parties post-annulment.
- Grounds - Legal reasons for seeking annulment.
- Witness - A person who observes the signing of a legal document.
- Notarization - The process of having a document officially certified.
- Nullity - The state of being legally void or invalid.