Annulment of Marriage (Void & Voidable)
Annulment legally declares a marriage null and void — as if it never existed. Unlike divorce, annulment is based on specific legal grounds such as fraud, coercion, impotence, or invalid ceremonies.
Advocate Khevana Dagli assists clients in filing annulment petitions under the Hindu Marriage Act and Special Marriage Act.
Grounds for Annulment
Void Marriages
- Bigamy
- Prohibited degrees of relationship
- Invalid marriage ceremonies
Voidable Marriages
- Fraud or misrepresentation
- Impotence
- Pregnancy by another person
- Mental disorder
- Marriage under force or coercion
- Non-consummation
Common Situations Where Annulment Is Preferred
- Marriage lasted only a few days/weeks
- Marriage never consummated
- Marriage based on lies (job, education, character)
- Hidden medical condition
- Fraudulent identity
- Forced marriage under pressure
- Spouse was already married
Procedure for Annulment
1. Consultation & document assessment
2. Drafting annulment petition
3. Filing before Family Court
4. Evidence and medical evaluation (if required)
5. Witness examination
6. Final decree declaring marriage void/voidable
Documents Required
- Marriage certificate
- Evidence of fraud
- Medical reports (if impotence/non-consummation)
- Chats/emails
- Witnesses
Why Choose Advocate Khevana Dagli
- Clear explanation of annulment vs divorce
- Precise drafting for sensitive matters
- Professional courtroom representation
- Complete confidentiality
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do both spouses need to be present in court?
Yes, for both First Motion and Second Motion, physical presence is normally required. In exceptional circumstances, video conferencing may be permitted.
2. Can the cooling period be waived?
Yes. Courts may waive the cooling period if the settlement is complete, and the marriage has broken down irreversibly.
3. What if one spouse changes their mind later?
Mutual Consent Divorce requires consent at both stages. If one spouse withdraws consent, the process cannot continue.
4. Can past cases be closed through settlement?
Yes, depending on the nature of the case. Proper drafting of Consent Terms ensures smooth closure.
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