Couples seeking to separate often seek annulment for religious reasons, although there are many other reasons in which a couple would prefer this option over a divorce. In the state of Florida, there are not specific grounds for annulment defined as with other states. But, some of the most common reasons a court would grant annulment include: The marriage was entered into under force or duress; One or both of the parties lacked the mental awareness to enter into such a contract; There is an existence of a prior marriage of one of the parties to the couple; One or both members of the couple was under the influence of alcohol when they entered into the marriage; The lack of ability to consummate the marriage; One party entered into the marriage contract under pretences of fraud. Typically one party of the couple will file for annulment, citing one or more of the most common annulment reasons listed above. The court will determine based upon the evidence presented if an annulment is viable.