"Annulment / Nullity" Articles

Can I Get Alimony If My Marriage Is Annulled?

Annulling a Marriage; Forfeiting Spousal Support

Some states allow you to receive temporary alimony while the case is pending in court, however, you cannot receive alimony after the annulment has been granted by the court.

This is because an annulment declares your marriage to be “void” and erases it as if it never existed under the law. Spousal support cannot be awarded if no valid marriage existed.

If you believe you will need spousal support, you may prefer to file for divorce or legal separation, rather than an annulment, as alimony may be awarded in these cases.

Also see: How Is Property Divided In an Annulment?

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What Are The Grounds For an Annulment?

Qualifying to Erase Your Marriage

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What's the Difference Between Divorce and Annulment?

Dissolving a Marriage Versus Erasing it From Record

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Do You Qualify For An Annulment?

Nullity Is Not An Option For Everyone

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How Is Child Support and Property Division Handled in an Annulment?

Distributing Property and Determining Custody After Annulling a Marriage

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Annulment (aka: Nullity)

Annulment (also referred to as “nullity” outside the U.S.) is a means of “erasing” a marriage so that legally, it never existed. Although this process is rarely used anymore, there are certain circumstances that render a marriage invalid, meaning that the marriage was never legal in the first place.

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