Annulment

Question: Annulment.? I don' t know where my wife is. I am planning to file for annulment based on fraud. Does anyone know these two things? 1) Can an attorney who files my papers be in Florida but at the same time do everything according to the laws of the state where papers are filed? 2) Do police serve the papers to my spouse or these are just sent by regular mail to the her last known address? I get different answers all the time, so it gets me even more confused. Thanks. Of course, I am not turning to you to help me decide. And the people I consulted with a professionals. The thing is that every attorney tries to get me into the whole complect in order to make more money. Now, the attorneys who mostly deal with paperwprk tell me that I will not even have to go to court as there is no fighting over anything. We have no children, and the house is officially mine. So I was hoping that someone could help me understand who of the attorneys I conctacted is not trying to get the maximum amount of money out of me. I am devastated anyway.

Answer: It is almost like a divorce. I had considered one before and since I didn't fit the terms of one, later we got a divorce. With annulments you have to prove what your charging, either fraud, mental, or whatever at the time of the marriage. If they can't find her they will run an ad in the local paper where you think she might be. Your lawyer can be from any state, but each state has their own guidelines. One party has to go to court whether you have property, children, ect.

Question: annulment? How long do you have to be married to get an annulment? and what are the reasons for getting one? Whats the difference between annulment and divorce?

Answer: i believe you can get an annulment after a few days of marraige....its not on paper as if it never happened....not recognized b/c it was a mistake of some sort....i divorce is on the record....for instance if you woke up married from being drunk you would get an annulment....if your spouse cheats you get a divorce

Question: How exactly do you file an annulment of marriage? I got married in Louisiana and was married for a lil over a year we never consummated the marriage so I'd like to file for annulment. I have moved though to another state (Ohio) and so has he(I can't locate him). I'd like to file for annulment and not divorce if possible can I do this? How would I go about filing for annulment? What sort of documents do I need?

Answer: you will have to prove that you lived in Ohio for a bit, not sure how long, most of the time its six months. But go up to the court house in the county you reside and get the paper work.

Question: What does a religious annulment do to a divorce decree? My ex-wife called me last night and is planning to remarry. She needs an annulment paper signed in order for her to join the Catholic church and remarry a guy from that church. We were divorced about 10 years ago. What will this annulment do to our divorce decree that we signed in 1999? I have finally gotten finished with child support payments as all the kids are now over 18, but what about the other parts of the decree? Will they still be valid?

Answer: That depends. The old fashioned annulment made the children illegitimate in the eyes of the church. Essentially an annulment means the marriage never existed, so the kids were essentially made outside of wedlock.(Anyone who disagrees should ask a priest about this.) If you are not Catholic yourself, or are not devout, then I am guessing this won't bother you. But some people go for the legal divorce, and not the religious one on those grounds. One is legal (divorce) and the other religious.The annulment will not change any aspect of the legal divorce.

Question: My annulment is pending, so how do I answer the marital status portion in my Canada immigration application? My brother and sister are Canadian citizens and have lived in Canada for over 20 years now. I and my 20-year old daughter wish to reunite with them by migrating to Canada. The application form only has "married", "legally separated" or "annulled marriage". I am hoping to get my annulment finalized by next year. What do I put in the application form? Are there documents needed to show my pending annulment? Please help me. Many thanks!

Answer: If there is no specific check place for the status you are in, write in letter the reason staing why and what status you are in. This is the best way, simply because the applications are case specific; meaning its case by case, therefore, if you have a specific situation, the letter can help you separate yourself from everyone and they may treat you special and hold your file until your annulment papers are in and not think you are a fraud. You can also just pen in the 'Annulment in Progress'. Documents may be needed to prove but, until you have completely dont the annulement, they may require you to show/prove your documents. Good Luck.

Question: What is the process of marriage annulment in Ohio? How this could be done without a lawyer? My spouse is out of country and probably not coming back. What do I have to do to get marriage annulment? How can I avoid costly lawyer charges? What are the steps of the process?

Answer: An annulment has nothing to do with the courts. A divorce is done in the courts. An annulment is done through the Catholic religion.

Question: What is the difference between a divorce and an annulment? An annulment you get if you've been married for a few days or hours and a divorce is if you've been married for a while, am I right? or wrong? or a little off?

Answer: An annulment is a declaration that there never was a marriage. A divorce recognizes a valid marriage and provides for property distribution.

Question: What is involved with getting an annulment? I have to get an annulment do to false info I received from my "Ex". His attorney never filed the final judgement for the divorce my ex started. It has been 8 years since it was start and believing it was final I remarried about 3 years later. Just to find out this weekend that I am still married to my ex. I know I have to end one marriage then the other. But what is the process. I want the first, abusive, husband out of my life as quickly as possible.

Answer: go talk to your priest.

Question: If a annulment is granted to a foreign spouse brought to the states & her sponsor should die will she return? Im seeking a annulment & her sponsor is in bad health if this is granted & her sponsor should pass will immigration act & help with removal if she wont return on her own?

Answer: Sponsor of what ? Immigration benefit or Financial sponsor ? The former is the most important if the applicant refuses to file the I-751 or does not attend the adjustment interview the process can be brought to a halt.However,if the applicant has permanent residency nothing can be done,if they have conditional residency but must apply for an I-751 then the process might still be possible for the foreign spouse.If an annulment is granted the immigration benefit can NOT be based on a marriage that never existed,removal is more than guaranteed if the spouse works in co-operation with Customs or USCIS by letting them know the proper information.

Question: What is the difference between divorce and annulment? For of all, I hate divorce and I fear if I married one day, I'll get divorced and lose what I worked hard to get since the US court system is gender biased. My parents have been going through a nasty divorce for almost 2 years and my dad says men are typically screwed after the divorce. Would it be better if a couple had an annulment instead of a divorce?

Answer: Divorce is required if you been married too long to have it annulled !!

Question: How do i go about getting a legal annulment in new york? how do i go about getting a legal annulment in the state of new york not a religious one i got married in december and i have reason to prove it was a mistake...how does it work...has anyone ever had one? what were your reasons?

Answer: Unless your spouse agrees to the annulment, you can't get one. If they DO agree, it's a relatively simple matter, but you'll still need to chat with an attorney for about half an hour.

Question: How long after marriage can you get an annulment in the UK? Benn married since 25th of April this year. Two late for an annulment or do i allrady need to go into a divorce?

Answer: For a marriage which took place in Scotland, the following are grounds for annulment 1 One partner was already married when the ceremony took place. 2 One partner was under 16. 3 Both partners are the same sex. 4 The partners are too closely related, "In the case of blood relationships this means that a person cannot marry his or her parent, child, grandchild or great-grandchild; brother or sister; uncle, aunt, nephew or niece." 5 The formal requirements have not been followed, 6 Absence of consent by one partner, including mental incapacity, duress or "mental reservation". 7 Impotence There is no time limit though.

Question: How can I go about getting a marriage annulment? If I got married in Las Vegas, but I live in FL, can I get my marriage annulled without going to Vegas? I know for sure I am on grounds for annulment. Is it expensive, and how can I get a lawyer for free? Do I even need a lawyer, or can I just go to court? Please help!

Answer: You can do it without an attorney. Go to the courthouse and ask what documents you will need and what the process is. There will be a fee, of course.

Question: What is the difference in a divorce and annulment? my friend had gotten married back in March or April maybe, they never lived together and they can't stand to be around each other even, Would it be better to get an annulment?

Answer: An annulment is a decree that a marriage was invalid from its outset. Whereas a divorce brings a valid marriage to an end, an annulment is a legal decree that effectively undoes the marriage, such that in the eyes of the law the marriage did not ever exist. Annulments are typically available under the following circumstances: You and your spouse are close biological relatives, The precise parameters of the relationship which will qualify a couple for annulment will vary between jurisdictions. One of the spouses did not have the mental capacity to enter into a marriage contract because of mental illness or intoxication. One of the spouses was below the legal age to consent to marriage. You or your spouse entered into the marriage as a result of threat, force or duress. You or your spouse were fraudulently induced into entering the marriage. Fraud may include the concealment of an important fact, such as permanent impotence or sterility, a criminal history, or infection with a sexually transmitted disease. Your spouse was married to another living person at the time of the marriage. Some jurisdictions also permit annulment where one spouse concealed the fact of a divorce, finalized only a short time before the wedding (e.g., less than one month before the marriage). If your friend consumed marriage then it maybe problematic to get annulment, but divorce will do same make them single again.

Question: Is it worth filing adultery charges against your wife? Or is it better to just file for annulment? I'm about to file for annulment. My (ex) wife got married even though our marriage is still valid. Is it advisable to file an adultery case against her? Or is it better to just file for annulment and forget the rest?

Answer: Just annul the marriage and forget the rest. What's done is done. Move on lucky escape my friend.

Question: How long do you have to get an annulment before you actually have to file for divorce? How long can you be married and file for an annulment instead of actually filing for divorce?

Answer: I'm assuming you're talking civil annulment rather than a religious one. The answer varies from state to state. You'll have to check with your state. However, most civil annulments happen pretty quickly -- after a drunk weekend in Vegas, a few weeks or months later, and so forth. Usually annulments require specific reasons, such as misrepresentation or fraud, concealment (of felonies, drug addiction, sexually transmitted diseases, or other serious matters), refusal to consummate the marriage, etc. Long-term marriages may be annulled (again, see your local state laws), but those grounds become more difficult to prove. State laws usually have provisions for division of assets, debts, and child support in the event of a long-term marriage being annulled.

Question: Can we perform the marriage at the same time the process of annulment is being done? I am currently divorce here in Canada but not annulled in the Philippines. Since I only have a short period of 1 month to spend my vacation, can I do both marriage and annulment at once. I am planning to file an annulment 2 or 3 months before the wedding while I am here in Canada and just go back home in the Philippines for the court appearance and do the wedding.

Answer: No. It is bigamy until you get those papers. what is the big rush anyway? Look at it this way, you are jumping from the pan into the fire!

Question: Exactly what are the clear requirements for getting an annulment of a marriage in the Catholic Church? Yes, I know the Bible teachings on this subject, but I keep seeing questions on it in the Marriage & Divorce section. The latest is a question about being divorced with children and getting an annulment so that she can have another church wedding.

Answer: All previous marriages, civil or religious, have to be dealt with before someone can be married in the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church believes that God does not recognize civil divorces. Jesus said, "Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate." (Mark 10:9) However there may be hope of a declaration of nullity. The term "annulment" is a misnomer because the Church does not undo or erase a marriage bond. Rather the Church issues a declaration of nullity when it discovers that the parties were not truly joined by God and hence a full spiritual sacramental marriage as understood by the Church was not present. Then the parties are free to marry for the first time. Grounds for nullity include: • Either one or both of the spouses were not baptized persons during the time of marriage • An unauthorized marriage by a Catholic before someone other than a designated priest or deacon • A marriage where one of the spouses had an impediment such as a previous marriage and civil divorce • A marriage where there was a deficiency in consent or the ability of one or both the spouses The procedure is the same whether or not there are children in the marriage. If a declaration of nullity is granted then the children are still considered legitimate and retain all legal rights (Canon 1137). Approach the appropriate person your in your parish who has been trained in the process. If you encounter difficulties, you may go directly to the diocese. Be prayerful, honest and patient. It takes a while. With love in Christ.

Question: How to get the certificate of finality for annulment in the Philippine Court of Appeals ASAP? My Fiancee in the philippines has received a granted decision for her annulment from the court of appeals. We are waiting for the court of appeals to release the certificate of finality for her annulment so we can start the K1 visa process. Does anyone know how to get it right away? The court of appeals told us that we have to wait 90 days after the decision which was Nov 24 2008 and now it is Feb 7 2009. Thanks

Answer: certificate can be or cannot be released right away even if told to wait 90days. and the certificate of finality is supposed to be handed from the lawyer that is depending her case/side, so she must approach the lawyer about that as lawyers MUST have their own copies too. too much in a hurry will doubt them also, have it in mind.

Question: How do you get an annulment in Missouri? we've only been married a month and he's abusvie and neglectful and does drugs. I want a divorce but someone told me i could get an annulment. How would i do this and what are the rules?

Answer: Call a divorce atty; asked if they provide an free initial consultation. Write down all the details in a format that's can be easily read. (That may mean going through several drafts.) Take it with you, hand it to the atty and let them read it. They can read faster than you can talk, and writing it out and going back over what you've written gives you a better chance to include everything and helps in the organization of your statement. Good luck