Utah Annulment Attorney

An annulment is a court proceeding that declares that a marriage is void.  The marriage is treated as if it never existed.  Some couples attempt to obtain an annulment because they perceive it to be more socially acceptable.

An annulment may be granted if a marriage was illegal.  The circumstances in which the court can order a marriage annulled are limited (under Utah statutory laws) to one of the following reasons:

• One person was married to someone else, including if that person’s divorce decree was not yet final

• One person was under 18, and that person’s parent did not consent to the marriage

• One person was under 16

• The marriage was between parties of the same sex

• The marriage was between close relatives (such as a brother and sister)

Utah courts have ruled that a marriage can also be annulled for the following reasons:

• Mental incapacity

• Fraud re religion, sexual history or inability to procreate

• Force or duress

• Incurable physical impotence

• Mistake in identity

• Breach of antenuptual agreement

Length of marriage is not a legal ground for annulment in Utah.

Salt Lake City, Orem, Provo, Ogden, Sandy Annulment Attorney

Hiring a family law attorney gives you the best chance to obtain an annulment.  If you are considering an annulment of your marriage or have been served with an annulment petition, please call Utah Divorce Firm today at (801) 424-5280 and let us effectively represent you.