What are the different types of annulments?

There are different annulment types including a civil process and religious process. An annulment is a procedure that dissolves a marriage. Unlike a divorce procedure, an annulments treats the marriage as if it never happened. You can seek an annulment on different grounds.

A religious annulment is typically granted within the Roman Catholic Church, according to Nolo. The purpose for seeking a religious annulment is for any future marriages you or your ex-spouse have. Let’s say you receive a religious annulment. Then the Roman Catholic Church will recognize your second union as valid.

A civil annulment, although varies state by state, is a legally allows you and your spouse to dissolve the marriage. Typically, married couples who have been married long seek an annulment. However, if you have been married for years, you can receive an annulment too.

You are granted an annulment for a variety of reasons. For instance, your spouse concealed an important fact about their lives such as an addiction, criminal record or sexually transmitted disease (STD). Another ground for an annulment is fraud. This means that your spouse lied to you about not being marriage or being of age to consent. Other reasons include the refusal to consummate the marriage or a misunderstanding.

If you and your spouse are interested in seeking an annulment, talk with a lawyer. The lawyer will evaluate your situation and advise you if an annulment is for you. Also, the lawyer will file the necessary paperwork to start the annulment process.