Do I Qualify for a Marriage Annulment?

Do I Qualify for An Annulment?

An annulment and a divorce both end the same; in the termination of the marriage. That is where the similarities end, however. When two people marry, they do so under the assumption that both parties are entering into the marriage willingly and honestly. Divorce happens when both parties want an end to the union for legitimate reasons. An annulment occurs when one or both parties feel that, for some reason, the marriage should never have happened. Getting your marriage annulled in Tennessee is more challenging than in other states.

Both an annulment and a divorce are court-ordered dissolutions of marriage. Divorce lawyers have specialized legal training, which allows them to maneuver through the legal world much more accessible than a layperson. There are particular laws governing annulments and divorces that divorce attorneys are familiar with and can explain. There are several factors to qualify for an annulment. These factors may vary from state to state and change over the years. A qualified divorce lawyer can tell you the current determining factors and how they apply to you.

Fraud is the primary reason annulments are granted. A fraudulent marriage is one where one or both parties have misrepresented themselves to a staggering degree. These are the stories you hear on television about folks having multiple spouses and families and lives spread out across the country.

Another legitimate qualifier for having a marriage annulled is inebriation. If the marriage was performed and either party was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, it could be annulled. Legal age and consummation are other factors. A qualified divorce lawyer can help ensure all your annulment questions are answered. Some other grounds for an annulment in Tennessee law include bigamy, mental ability, and age of consent.

If you’re considering marriage annulment, contact the Slaughter Law Firm to see if you qualify.