Annulment Lawyers

Plain-English guides to civil and Catholic Church annulment.

• Annulment in Texas: Grounds, Process, and Time Limits

  A plain-English guide to annulment in Texas, including the grounds recognized under the Texas Family Code, how a void marriage differs from a voidable one, and the general process and time limits involved.

• Is There a Time Limit to Get an Annulment?

  How time limits affect annulment eligibility, why deadlines vary by grounds like fraud, bigamy, or underage marriage, and why waiting can forfeit your option.

• Annulment in California: Grounds, Process, and Time Limits

  A plain-English guide to annulment in California: the legal grounds for a nullity, how the FL-100 petition process works, and the time limits that can apply.

• Can You Annul a Common-Law Marriage?

  A plain-English guide to whether a common-law marriage can be annulled, which states still recognize it, and how ending one differs from a standard divorce.

• How to File for Annulment: A Step-by-Step Guide

  Learn how to file for annulment, from preparing the petition and serving your spouse to attending the hearing and receiving the final decree.

• Grounds for Annulment: When a Marriage Can Be Voided

  A plain English overview of the common civil grounds for annulment - fraud, bigamy, underage marriage, incapacity, and duress - and how courts treat them.

• How Much Does a Catholic Annulment Cost?

  Catholic annulment tribunal fees typically range from about $200 to $1,000 by diocese. Learn what the fee covers, when waivers apply, and what to expect.

• Annulment Papers: What Forms You Need to File

  A plain-English guide to the annulment papers you may need to file, including the petition, summons, and financial disclosures, plus where to find court forms.

• Annulment in Nevada: Grounds and the Las Vegas Quick-Marriage Question

  A plain-English guide to annulment in Nevada, including the legal grounds, how it differs from divorce, and why a Las Vegas wedding is not automatically easy to undo.

• Religious Annulment vs Legal Annulment: Do You Need Both?

  A religious annulment and a legal (civil) annulment are separate processes with separate effects. Learn which one you need, what each does, and why some people pursue both.

• Annulment vs Divorce: Key Differences Explained

  Annulment treats a marriage as never legally valid; divorce ends a valid one. Compare grounds, timing, property division, and how children are treated.

• Annulment in Florida: How It Works

  Florida has no annulment statute, so annulments are governed by case law. Learn the difference between void and voidable marriages and why annulment filings are rare.

• Getting an Annulment When You Have Children

  Worried about how an annulment affects your kids? Learn why children remain legitimate, and how custody and child support still apply when a marriage is voided.

• Void vs Voidable Marriage: What's the Difference?

  Learn the difference between a void and a voidable marriage, why the distinction matters for annulment, and who can challenge each type of marriage.

• Can You Get an Annulment for a Short Marriage?

  A short marriage does not automatically qualify for annulment. Learn why marriage length alone is not legal grounds, and what actually qualifies.

• Annulment for Fraud: What Qualifies and How to Prove It

  Learn what counts as fraud for annulment purposes, why courts require deception that goes to the essence of marriage, and what evidence typically helps prove it.

• How Long Does an Annulment Take?

  Learn how long an annulment typically takes, from uncontested cases that wrap up in a few months to contested cases that can stretch past a year, plus the factors that add time.

• How Much Does an Annulment Cost?

  A plain-English look at what a civil annulment typically costs, including court filing fees, attorney fees, and how contested cases change the price.

• The Catholic Church Annulment Process, Explained Step by Step

  How a Catholic Church annulment (declaration of nullity) works: who can file, the tribunal steps, how long it takes, and how it differs from a civil annulment.