For any couple whose marriage has failed, a divorce is the most common way to legally end their union. Many people forget, or are unaware, that getting an annulment is a possibility as well. These two legal actions are very different from one another; with a divorce ending the marriage and an annulment completely erasing its very existence. Getting an annulment is not an easy or simple procedure, and can often take just as long as the divorce process. The reason someone might choose to pursue such an option varies, and there are many legal reasons that such a request can be granted. Additionally, both parties must agree to getting an annulment and fill out all of the associated paperwork and documents before it can occur.