How Long Does an Annulment Take in Omaha, Nebraska?

An annulment is a method for ending a marriage, but it usually comes under special circumstances. Annulments in Nebraska fall under the jurisdiction of Nebraska law and the court system in that state.

Grounds

Before an annulment can proceed in Nebraska, grounds for an annulment must be established. Valid reasons in Nebraska include a marriage that broke the law or a spouse with another living spouse when the second marriage occurred. Annulments can also be granted if one of the partners was impotent or mentally ill at the time of the marriage.

Proceedings

According to Legal Aid of Nebraska, the steps involved in securing an annulment are similar to those for divorces. There is a 60-day waiting period between the filing of the claim and the final hearing. It could take as long as a year before the case is heard by a judge.

Religious Purposes

Annulments are common among members of the Catholic church, which does not allow members to remarry after a divorce but does allow marriages following annulments. Most annulments submitted to the Catholic church for review will be processed within 12 months of the submission date.

References

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln Student Legal Service: Domestic relations
• This Rock: Answering common questions about annulments
• Nebraska State Bar Association: Your legal rights in Nebraska
• Legal Aid of Nebraska: Divorce Handbook

Resources

• Nebraska Pro Se Committee