Annulment
Persons who go through a divorce proceeding often seek to put an end to their legal union, while individuals who seek annulment usually seek a decree that the marriage was invalid from the start. Annulments may limit an individual’s ability to obtain spousal support, make claims on shared property, and other issues that are commonly dealt with during divorce proceedings.
It is important for individuals to understand the significant differences between divorce and annulment. If you are considering dissolving your marriage for any reason, contact the experienced Houston divorce attorneys of Garg & Associates, P.C. at 281-475- 4640 to discuss your legal options.
Reasons for Annulment
A court may choose to grant an annulment if:
- An individual entered a marriage under threat of force or duress
- The spouses are close biological relatives and should not have been allowed to legally marry
- One of the spouses was not mentally capable of entering into a marriage contract
- One of the individuals was not legally able to give consent
- Fraud is discovered on the part of one of the partners, including concealing important facts like criminal history, impotence or sterility problems, or transmission of an STD
Some people wrongly believe that an annulment will be granted if it is requested immediately after the individual’s marry. In most cases, the duration of a marriage does not factor into the annulment decision.
Contact Us
For more information on annulment and divorce, contact the Houston divorce lawyers of Garg & Associates, P.C. at 281-362-2865 today.
