Maryland Divorce ~ Annulment
Annulment is a legal process that has a marriage declared null and void. The laws for annulment vary from state to state so it is important to know and understand your state’s laws on annulment and divorce.
Here are some reasons a court could possibly declare an annulment :
~ Either spouse felt forced or trapped into marriage by their spouse or particular circumstances.
~ If a spouse was previously married and that divorce was not finalized.
~ If a spouse withholds pertinent information to the marriage such as sterility, impotence, criminal history or STD.
~ Either spouse does not mention that they were previously married and divorced.
To obtain a civil annulment, you must go through the same process as divorce. You must file a petition with the courts stating your grounds for annulment. Most marriages that result in annulment are of short duration and there are usually no child related cases in addition to the annulment.
No matter the length of time married, a petition to the court must be filed requesting the marriage be void and you must have a court hearing. If the courts find that the party requesting the annulment (petitioner) has proven their case, an annulment will be granted.