My two best tips are: seek counseling, and gather all the documents that you can. Studies have shown that divorce is the most traumatic part of life, save the death of a spouse. Families and friends are wonderful and supportive, but they’re not professionals. I advise all of my clients to seek professional counseling. […]
Annulment
I’m just starting my divorce. Can you give me your best tips?
My two best tips are: seek counseling, and gather all the documents that you can. If you have children, keep a journal of the timeshare — and perhaps also statements the kids are making if it’s going to be an issue of someone going to brainwash the children or anything of that nature. Also […]
Is a Legal Annulment different from a Religious Annulment in Colorado?
Is a Legal Annulment different from a Religious Annulment in Colorado? The procedures for a Colorado legal annulment are the same as those those for a divorce or legal separation with two main differences, both involving deadlines. Pursuant to C.R.S. 14-10-111(7), If the marriage was entered into in Colorado, an annulment can be initiated at […]
What is an annulment in Colorado?
In Colorado an annulment is known as a “declaration of invalidity of marriage,” and effectively erases a marriage from existence, making it as if it never happened.
What are the Grounds for Annulment in Colorado?
An annulment, or the effective cancellation of a marriage, requires grounds that prove the invalidity of the union, such as one party being underage at the time of marriage.
Is the Procedure for an Annulment different from a Divorce in Colorado?
Both divorce and annulment result in the end of a marriage, and proceed the same way, but certain deadlines and waiting periods set them apart.
Under what circumstances can I annul my marriage, rather than get a divorce?
The court has different jurisdiction over annulments and divorces, so make sure you’re making the right decision when working to nullify your marriage.
If I just want a divorce, do I have to go to court?
< Robert Berman is a Toronto divorce lawyer who runs Berman Barristers. He is also the founder of myOntarioDivorce.com, an innovative new Do It Yourself divorce website.
Are there circumstances that allow me to get an annulment instead of a divorce?
For an annulment to occur the marriage needs to have occurred illegally, and this includes factors such as incest or physical or mental incapability.
Divorce versus Annulment
Many people are understandably confused about what the difference is between a divorce and an annulment, since both processes end a marriage. Here’s what you need to know about the differences between them.
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