Annulment vs. Divorce: What It Both Means

Marriage is not forever. At least that’s what divorced or separated couples honestly feel. When two partners are no longer able to settle their differences, they file for divorce or annulment. Even though these two terms relate to the same concept and the same goal, the two processes are entirely different. It is very important to fully understand both terms. The better you know, the better you act.

These two terms ultimately mean the dissolution of marriage, but under the law it has different meanings and rules. Now let’s dig into the details of what divorce and annulment are.

Divorced


Divorce is the dissolution of marriage when the couple were legally bound to each other by matrimonial law. He maintains the proposition that the marriage bond existed before a couple decided to separate. Divorces occur when there is one or more faults in the marriage.

Cancelation


This is a legal process that ends a marriage and establishes the fact that the marriage never legally existed or was not valid. Here is a detailed pointer to the points of differentiation between divorce and annulment.

Divorce: It establishes that the marriage existed

Annulment: It establishes that the marriage never existed or was not legally valid.

Divorce: The assets and liabilities of the two partners are shared

Cancellation: it does not include the sharing of assets or property

Divorce: the reasons don’t need to be precise

Cancellation: the reasons must be very precise and justified

Divorce: The presence of witnesses may or may not be required

Cancellation: There must be evidence and witnesses present during the process

Divorce: Civil status will be announced as divorced

Cancellation: the person will be either single or single

Divorce: this is usually alimony

Cancellation: this does not include alimony

Divorce: you can ask for a divorce after a year or two when you find it flawed

Annulment: This can be filed immediately after a person finds flaws in their marriage

When can you get a divorce?


When there are reasons such as domestic violence, infidelity or adultery, neglect of family and spouse, one can file for divorce.

When can you get a cancellation?


When there are grounds such as a minor’s marriage, insanity, bigamy, coerced consent, deception, concealment of illegal habits or activities, then the person can apply for annulment.

It is always best to have information on hand to avoid unnecessary stressful situations regarding separation and marriage.