Hackensack Annulment Lawyer

Perhaps you haven’t been married long. Perhaps going into the marriage you knew, deep in your heart, it was a mistake. Perhaps you’ve been previously divorced, and don’t want to think of yourself as twice divorced.

No matter the instance, there are many reasons why people choose to have their marriage annulled. Annulment is a legal term defined as a legal procedure that voids a marriage and declares it null from its inception. Legally, it’s as if you were never married.

Broadly speaking, this means that the marriage never existed and was invalid when it was entered. In New Jersey, there is no specific time limit for getting a marriage annulled by the court; however, the further from the date of the marriage, the tougher it may be. A Hackensack Annulment Lawyer can help you craft the grounds for your attempt at an annulment (NJ Stat. Ann. §2A:34-1 (2024). Some options may be:

• You and/or your spouse were under 18 years of age, did not have parental consent to marry, and you have ratified your marriage after you turned 18
• You or your spouse were married under threatening circumstances
• You and/or your spouse were intoxicated or otherwise incapacitated at the time of the marriage
• You and your spouse are related by blood, which renders the marriage illegal
• Your spouse suffers from incurable impotence and failed to inform you
• The marriage itself is based in fraud, deceit and lies
• Your spouse is legally married to someone else (i.e., bigamy) and failed to inform you

If you’re reading this, you’re most likely considering attempting to obtain a legal annulment in New Jersey, and you’ll need to engage the services of a Hackensack Annulment Lawyer. You may call (848) 356-4405 or fill out the form at the bottom of our website  to consult with a family law attorney from O’Cathain Law Group Family Law Department. We’re experienced family law attorneys who will work with you and your dedicated family law paralegal to determine what’s best for you.

What Should You Bring To A Consultation?

• A copy of your marriage certificate
• Proper identification for you and your spouse

What If You Have Children?

You may still have your marriage annulled, if the court finds sufficient grounds for such. You will want to discuss topics such as Child Support and Child Custody and Parenting Time with your Hackensack Annulment attorney.

What If My Spouse Does Not Want An Annulment?

If your spouse does not agree that the best course of action is attempting to get your marriage annulled by the court, the judge may hold a hearing and listen to the testimony of the two parties in the marriage to determine if you meet the legal criteria for an annulment. An experienced Hackensack Annulment attorney from O’Cathain Law Group Family Law Department will prepare you for and guide you through the hearing.

Words Of Caution

A religious annulment does not mean your marriage has been voided. Only the state can legally declare your marriage void.

If your marriage is annulled, the court does not distribute property, compel support or decide custody. You should discuss these issues with your experienced family law attorney from O’Cathain Law Group Family Law Department.

We understand this is a sensitive subject, and a difficult time. No one enters a marriage expecting it to fail. Oftentimes people seeking an annulment may feel embarrassed by the reason or desire to do so, and honestly there’s no reason to feel this way. As family lawyers we’ve seen everything and will work compassionately with you to help you Move Forward towards your desired outcome.