If you have decided to end your marriage and you threw in the towel and do not want a legal separation, you have two legal options: divorce and annulment. There are many misconceptions about getting an annulment against obtaining a divorce.
Divorce dissolves, ends, ends a legally valid marriage.Cancel deletes a marriage by declaring null and void and that the union was never legally valid. However, although the marriage is cleared, marriage records remain in the
Note: .. A religious annulment is not a legal dissolution of a civil marriage
A divorce ends a marriage legal framework and declares the husband and wife to be single again.
cancellation ends a marriage that parties believe should not take place because of the unknown facts (a voidable marriage) or because the marriage was not legal to start (a void marriage) because has broken the law, such as bigamy, incest, etc.
Duane L. Coker: ". A cancellation just turn back time so that the marriage never took place"
Source: Duane L. Coker. "What is the difference between an annulment and a divorce?" DentonTexasDivorce.com. 04/01/2012.
"The main advantage of the cancellation is the law treats marriage as if it never existed. It's over, and there are no other issues to deal with. Divorce, on the other hand, can mean involvement with your former spouse for the coming years on issues such as support, property division and raising children ... cancellation is not for everyone only a small percentage. those who are married may even qualify for a "
Source:". Can this marriage be annulled? " Lawyers.com.
"Regarding finances, the difference is striking ... When a marriage is annulled, the courts usually try to restore each party to the original financial statement before the marriage took place."
Source: "Canceling vs. divorce financial differences" Mainstreet.com 12/02/09
Monica Cameron... .. "a common misconception is how long a couple has been married determines whether or not the marriage qualifies for cancellation This is completely false Cancellations are granted. when the marriage is void or a spouse cheated the other spouse of a material fact before marriage "
. Source: Monica Cameron".. Common questions and misconceptions about divorce "VentureStreet.com
Kathy Higby: "Cancellations are awarded based on very limited grounds provided by law, such as fraud, duress, mental disability (intoxication), unconsumed and incidents involving marriages such as bigamy or near the banned blood. Parents duration of marriage is irrelevant regarding cancellations "
Source :. Kathy A. Higby." misconceptions about the Colorado family law. ". HigbyLaw.com
Mike Brommel "a step to consider before starting a cancellation procedure is retaining a lawyer the reality is that laws and cancellation procedures are complex Your interests may be better protected through representation by an experienced lawyer .. the American Bar Association maintains consumer resources to help you find a lawyer in your area "[
Source: .. Mike Brommel." steps to get a cancellation "LiveStrong.com 30/06/2010
DISCLAIMER :. This text should not be considered legal advice. Consult an attorney familiar with marriage and family law and your personal circumstances for legal advice on civil cancellations.
Differences Cancellations and Divorce
| action | cancellation | divorce |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Was | No | Yes |
| Short Time To File - 1-2 years | Yes - Usually | No |
| The children are considered legitimate | Yes | Yes |
| property Division | No | Yes |
| Alimony | No | can |
| Difficulty Legally | Yes - High | Usually no |
| specific Grounds | Yes | No |
| Marital Status Result After | single or Unmarried | Divorced |
| Witness and evidence required | Yes | No |