An Annulment is matrimonial action to declare a marriage null and void.
There are 2 categories of annulments:
1) The marriage is void at the time it occurs:
a) For example: a father-daughter, mother-son or uncle-niece marriage.
b) Someone already married getting married again.
2) The marriage is voidable due to specific reasons:
Some Examples:
a) Under the age of consent.
b) Consent to the marriage was based on fraud or duress.
c) Incurable mental illness for 5 years or more.
Annulments in New York are confusing so you should meet with an experienced divorce lawyer - even if you think your annulment will be easy. The Underwood Law Firm is one of the few firms in the Syracuse area that offers free consultations on Annulments so that everyone has an opportunity to speak with an experienced attorney about their case.
The Underwood Law Firm handles all aspects of annulments, online divorce and family law including adoption, cialis child custody, child support, separation and divorce cases in the following areas: Syracuse, Utica, Albany, Watertown, Oswego, Binghamton; Onondaga County and Madison County, including the towns, cities and villages of: Fayetteville, Manlius, DeWitt, Morrisville, Cicero, Liverpool, East Syracuse, Syracuse, Baldwinsville, Camillus, Clay, Fabius, Elbridge, Geddes, Jordan, Lafayette, Lysander, Marcellus, Minoa, North Syracuse, Otisco, Pompey, Salina, Skaneateles, Spafford, Tully, Van Buren, Eaton, Cazenovia, Canastota, Brewerton, Solvay, Central Square, Cato, Chittenango, Oneida and many other areas.
Updated: 3/18/18
