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Annulments Attorney In Boca Raton

An annulment is not a divorce, though it does end a marriage. The key difference is that a divorce is a separation between people, but the marriage is still legally recognized. An annulment, on the other hand, is a legal declaration that a marriage never occurred, and it significantly affects the usual aspects of marriage dissolution in Florida.

At Weiner & Weiss, LLC, we are family law attorneys with over 60 years of combined experience working for people in Boca Raton. If you want an annulment, we can be your lawyers, providing you with advice and legal representation. An annulment is a particular legal challenge that requires attention and perseverance to secure the outcome you need.

Why People Would Need An Annulment

For most people, divorce is the simpler and more direct option. It is much more legally possible to get a divorce than it is an annulment, and the rules for resolving the concerns of divorce are much more well-known.

Annulment of a marriage is an act that is typically reserved for an extraordinary circumstance. It is the right choice for people for several practical reasons, and it also appeals to individuals with complex personal reasons, such as religious beliefs.

However, an annulment can also lead to considerable personal and legal consequences that are equally challenging.

Demystifying A Complex Legal Situation

If an annulment is the right choice for you going forward with the end of your marriage, we can help you pursue this course in the right way to maximize your chance for success. To even consider the possibility of an annulment, you must be eligible, which is only possible in these situations:

  • Fraudulent marriages: If you were married under false pretenses, such as bigamy, your assets could undergo considerable division under traditional divorce.
  • Underage marriages: While there are provisions to allow for someone under 18 to get married in Florida, often these can be manipulative, abusive marriages, especially if the minor does not consent.
  • Marriage under duress: A so-called “shotgun wedding” or any other coercive tactic can mean that your marriage is eligible for divorce.
  • Impotence: If the primary part of a marriage is to produce children, the state sees impotence as one of the primary grounds to annul the marriage.
  • Inebriation: If you were married while inebriated or under any drugged influence, you could not have consented to the marriage.

However, your eligibility is only one aspect of the case, as even a marriage under voidable circumstances can be made valid. The primary way is any sexual contact after knowledge of the voidable circumstance, such as fraud or bigamy. The next step is providing documentation and evidence in court.

We have helped many clients successfully petition for this, and each case is unique. No marriage is the same, and no annulment is the same either. For this part, we’ll work closely with you to craft a petition for annulment. Still, there are important impacts of an annulment you must be ready for:

  • Property division: As you were never married under the state, the normal rules for marital property do not apply. There will be no property division agreement, and there are no grounds for one. You and your ex will divide assets on your own, without the state making an order.
  • Alimony: While it is possible to receive alimony, it is very unusual for that to be an outcome in an annulment.
  • Child custody: The court will not consider the annulment as an impacting factor on child custody in most cases.
  • Child support: The marital status of the parents does not impact child support proceedings under normal circumstances and will not impact them because of an annulment.

No matter what the circumstances of your case, we will be your advocate during this process, working to secure the right outcome in all phases of the dissolution.

Compassion And Advocacy In Annulments

We care deeply about our clients and understand how difficult it is to end a marriage, as well as how unique the circumstances can be to pursue an annulment. We’re here to help. We’re here to listen. And we’re here to get to work. Call us at 561-935-5529 or send an email using this form to get started.