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Annulment
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Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Texas Court Annuls Marriage of Ward Under Guardianship
In November 2018 and January 2019, respectively, a man (the ward) was found to lack capacity to care for himself, contract, or marry. Without the consent of the ward's guardians,…
Minnesota Family Law Blog
What’s the Difference Between Annulment And Divorce in Minnesota?
By Jason Brown
Divorce may be the most common approach for ending a marriage in Minnesota, but it's by no means the only available option. Depending on your situation, you may be eligible…
Religion Clause
Court In India Reduces Power of Ecclesiastical Courts In Goa
Hindustan Times of Oct. 19 reports: After hearing two separate petitions filed by persons whose marriages were annulled by a so-called church court, the Bombay high court at Goa has…
Religion Clause
European Court Says Marriage Annulment By Greek Court Violates Couple’s Rights
In Theodorou and Tsotsorou v. Greece, (ECHR, Sept. 5, 2019) [decision in French], the European court of Human rights held that Greece violated Art. 12 of the European Convention on…
Bartlesville Law Blog
Annulments in Oklahoma
By Kyle Persaud
You want to end your marriage, and you are wondering: Can I get an annulment instead of a divorce? This post will discuss how to get an annulment in Oklahoma.…
Minnesota Family Law Blog
When Is Annulment Better Than Divorce?
By Jason Brown
Divorce is technically not the only means of ending a marriage. Under select circumstances, couples can seek an annulment, in which their union is deemed invalid. While many couples fail…
Boston, MA Divorce and Law Blog
When will an annulment be granted?
By apranskymassfamilylawblog-blogspot-com
A judicial decree of annulment is a declaration that a marriage never existed. There are a number of reasons why a judge may grant an annulment but this is disfavored…
Lawdiva's Blog
Scam Marriage Annulled by Court
Occasionally I will get a call from a potential client who wants to know whether he or she has grounds to obtain an annulment. A legally valid marriage can only…
Boston, MA Divorce and Law Blog
My spouse married me to get a green card. Can I get an annulment?
By apranskymassfamilylawblog-blogspot-com
A green card is a nickname for authorization from the United States Government for an immigrant to live in the United States permanently. In the past, an immigrant who married…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
James Brown and Wife’s Marriage was not Bigamous
Tommie Ray Brown and the late singer James Brown were married in 2001, 4 years after Tommie married Javed Ahmed. The previous marriage was annulled in 2003 on the grounds…