Ask a Miami divorce lawyer: How to go about getting an annulment

Sometimes when a marriage dissolves the parties involved may want to speak with their Miami divorce lawyer about an annulment in lieu of a divorce. The main difference between a divorce and an annulment is that the latter treats a marriage as though it never happened. This option is ideal for individuals who do not want to deal with the stigma of a divorce or would prefer an annulment for religious reasons.

However, in order to qualify for an annulment, your situation must meet one of the following criteria: 
• Either spouse was not legally old enough to be married, was forced or coerced into it or was not mentally competent at the time 
• One of the spouses is unable to consummate the marriage, and the other wasn’t previously made aware of this
• The spouses are closely related either by blood, marriage or adoption
• There are factors that indicate the marriage was fraudulent, such as one of the parties failing to disclose important information about topics including his or her criminal history, drug addiction or a sexually transmitted disease 
• The marriage was illegal, as one of the spouses was still legally married to another individual.

If you think an annulment is the right option for you, your Miami divorce attorney can help guide you through this complex process and ensure that it goes smoothly. Contact Scott A. Ferris, Esq. at 305-670-3330 today. He has more than 25 years of experience in this field, and is on hand to address your concerns and assist you seven days a week.