Unlike divorce, annulment usually does not make any provision for either spouse to receive alimony. This is because the marriage is deemed to be void. Exceptions may be made if a long term relationship is annulled. However, getting an annulment for a marriage that lasted many years can be difficult. There must be serious, provable grounds for a court to grant an annulment in such cases. For example, one spouse must be able to prove fraudulent behavior on the part of the other. If the spouses continue to live together for some time after the fraud is discovered, the court may find that the injured spouse accepted the behavior and has no grounds for an annulment. In this case, divorce is the only remaining option. Since annulments usually happen early on in a marriage, division of property can be fairly simple. If the couple has not merged financial accounts, they may be able to each retain their own assets without significant negotiating. Any children born during the relationship are still entitled to child support.