How to use an annulment solicitor

Getting married is a legally binding union after you have signed your marriage contract, but in some circumstances it is possible to annul a marriage. If an annulment is granted this means that legally your marriage never took place. Even if you signed a contract, once your annulment is granted your marriage contract is null and void. This is different from divorce.

Because of the legal aspects of marriage it is vitally important to have the services of an annulment solicitor if you need your marriage annulled. There are several reasons you can use to annul a marriage, including: 

• One of the people in the marriage was forced
• The people in the marriage are closely related
• One of the people in the marriage has been granted a gender recognition certificate

Annulment solicitors tend to specialise in family law, of which marriage is a major component. Annulment solicitors will also be critical if one of the people in the marriage does not cooperate with the annulment process. Until your marriage is completely annulled, it still exists under UK law. If you have particular circumstances that could impact on your ability to obtain an annulment, annulment solicitors have the knowledge and experience to help you.

If you think you could be forced into a marriage you do not want, annulment solicitors can help you apply for Forced Marriage Protection Order. These came into force in 2008 under the Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007. Your solicitors can help you apply for these orders even if your marriage arrangement is already underway.

If you do apply to have your marriage annulled, you will invariably have to appear in court. Your annulment solicitors can help and support you throughout the process.

If you would like to obtain legal advice about annulment, Contact Law can put you in touch with a local specialist family law / annulment solicitor free of charge. So, if you have any questions or would like our help in finding local family law / annulment solicitors please call us on 0800 1777 162 or complete the web-form above.

Last Updated on 13/02/2012