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A marriage may be considered void only if one spouse was already married to someone else. This is because polygamy is illegal in North Carolina. A marriage may be considered voidable for a number of reasons. These include: false pretenses, incest, impotence, incapacity, or minority.

If you divorce or dissolve a civil partnership you can simply go back to using your previous surname without having to officially record the change. If you were married you can simply let everyone know you are reverting to your previous name (such as a Birth name or maiden name).

If your name change wasn't included in your divorce decree, you file a petition to apply and give notice of your intent to resume your former name. You state that you want to change your name because of divorce, and you specify which name you want to resume. You sign with the full name you want to use going forward.

You can include a request to change your name back to your maiden name in the divorce petition or decree. However, not all states allow for this option, you may need to talk with your divorce lawyer to confirm the laws and regulations of your specific state to determine if this is possible.

To obtain an annulment, you must file an N.C. annulment form in the county where your spouse resides and provide the court with evidence that your situation fits one of the circumstances listed in North Carolina law as reasons for an annulment. The other party may dispute the evidence in court or agree to your request.

The decision to change your name back after divorce is very personal, and there is no right or wrong choice to be made. There is also no set timeline for changing your name back, meaning you can do it right away, wait a few years like I did, or keep your married name for the rest of your life.

The defendant spouse has 30 days to respond to the divorce complaint after he or she has been served. If the parties agree and want to speed up the process, the defendant can simply sign waive the right to answer.

Mental deficiency, ``grave defects of discretion of judgment,'' mental health issues interfering with the obligations of marriage, misconceptions about or deceptions by a spouse, and mental reservation based on future outcomes are all reasons why a person might not be validly consenting to marriage.

This is a situation I hope that never touches your life, but the reality is that not all annulment cases go through. If this situation does apply to you, not all hope is lost! The Church does not want to forget you or ignore this difficult reality.