Georgia Annulment Attorney

 

Many people have reasons for seeking an annulment instead of a divorce. For example, devoutly
religious people may want to avoid a divorce for religious reasons. An annulment in Georgia has the
same practical effect as a divorce. The difference is that a divorce ends the marriage at the time of the
divorce decree, while an annulment voids the marriage. An annulment in Georgia cannot be granted,
however, if a couple already has children or is expecting children at the time they begin annulment
proceedings. In that case, the only option available under Georgia law is a divorce.

With respect to a voidable marriage, the marriage existed and will remain valid until a court nullifies it.
For example, if either spouse is under duress or there was some type of fraud perpetrated as to the
essentials of marriage and the marriage is not subsequently ratified, the courts may annul a marriage.
The most common reason for a voidable marriage is the failure of a spouse to disclose, prior to the
marriage that he or she does not want to have children.

If you are attempting to nullify your marriage as an alternative to divorce because of religious concerns,
it’s important to understand that the grounds for annulling a marriage by your church, synagogue or
other religious institution may be different than the grounds for annulling a marriage under the law of
your state. In some religions, even people who have received a civil divorce are able to obtain an
annulment with their religious institution. If that is a concern to you, the best approach is to speak to an
Atlanta Annulment Lawyer to obtain specific information.

Obtaining an annulment rather than a divorce can be significant. Unlike a divorce, a court does not have
power to order equitable distribution of marital property when an annulment is granted, although
alimony can still be awarded.

At the Law Office of Angela M. Kinley, we advocate the rights of our clients throughout Georgia. Our firm, located in Duluth GA, will aggressively stand up for our client's rights. Receive a FREE initial consultation about your case with an experienced attorney. Contact Us today!

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