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A quick definition of annulment:

An annulment is a way to legally cancel a marriage and declare that it never really happened. This is different from a divorce, which ends a marriage that was valid at the time it was entered into. An annulment can only happen if there was a big problem with the marriage from the very beginning, like if one person lied or forced the other person to get married, or if they were too young to get married. It's like erasing the marriage from the very start.

A more thorough explanation:

An annulment is a legal process that declares a marriage null and void from the beginning. Unlike divorce, an annulment is retroactive, meaning that the marriage was never valid in the first place. It is granted when an impediment to a legal marriage existed at the time of the marriage.

An annulment is only granted if specific grounds are met. These grounds may include:

  • Fraud or coercion
  • An undisclosed prior marriage
  • Incest
  • One or both parties were under the legal age to consent at the time of marriage, as defined by state statute
  • Temporary insanity which existed at the time of marriage, so that the capacity to marry was not present because the person lacked an understanding of the duties and relationship of marriage

For example, if one party was forced into the marriage through threats or coercion, the marriage may be annulled. Similarly, if one party was already married at the time of the marriage, the marriage may be annulled because it was never valid to begin with.

An annulment is a serious legal process that should be considered carefully. It is important to consult with a lawyer to determine if an annulment is the right choice for your situation.

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[] baddestbunny
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guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
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Oooooo me too
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omg is this good or bad
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Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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