Annulment

A Trusted and Knowledgeable Los Angeles Annulment Lawyer

Technically speaking, an annulment of a marriage is the legal recognition that the marriage is not valid. From a legal point of view, after the annulment decree has been entered it is as if the marriage ceremony never occurred. Not every marriage can be annulled, and the decision whether to seek an annulment or a divorce can only be made with the advice of an experienced lawyer. Since the decision to seek an annulment can have emotional, spiritual, financial, and legal implications, you need an attorney who takes a holistic, all-encompassing approach.

At Barry Fischer, Attorney at Law, we do take the all-encompassing approach you need, and have successfully handled many annulments. We can inform you of your options regarding the dissolution of your marriage, and whether an annulment or a divorce is best for you.

Call 877-600-4LAW (877-600-4529) or contact us for a free consultation.

Two Types of Annulments

Under California law, there are two types of annulment actions:

Void Marriage — a void marriage is a one made in violation of California law, such as a bigamous or incestuous marriage. It was never a legal marriage.

Voidable Marriage — a voidable marriage is one which is legal, but can be deemed a non-marriage through an annulment action and decree from the court. Grounds for annulment include a prior existing marriage, underage participants, physical incapacity, marriage made by force or under duress, unsound mind, or fraud.

Most people think of annulments as being appropriate for marriages of short-duration. From a legal perspective however, the length of the marriage does not matter.

Legal and Spiritual Counsel

If the marriage can be annulled, an annulment can provide significant advantages. A normal divorce proceeding involves the division of community property, possible spousal support, and if children are involved, provisions for child custody and visitation. In an annulment proceeding, these can be avoided, as can the six month waiting period needed for a divorce. On the other hand, an annulment can be a lengthy and complicated legal process.

The decision to annul or to divorce is not an easy one, and it requires informed legal and spiritual counsel. Attorney Barry Fischer can evaluate your situation and explain the legal strategies available to you, as well as the costs of both the annulment and divorce options. At our firm, we recognize that an annulment can involve the same type of emotional turmoil and uncertainty as a divorce, which is why we advocate reconciliation, family therapy, and spiritual counseling whenever appropriate – we believe in healing you as well as helping you.

Whether you decide to seek an annulment or a divorce, Barry Fischer, Attorney at Law, will work to resolve all of the legal issues, so that you can move forward in life in the most positive manner possible.

For a free consultation with Barry Fischer, Attorney at Law, call 877-600-4LAW (877-600-4529) or contact us online.