How to Get an Annulment in Wisconsin

There are several instances in which you can have a marriage annulled.

An annulment is a legal action that dissolves a marriage. Unlike a divorce, an annulment is akin to the marriage never happening. An annulment states that the marriage was invalid from the beginning and never should have taken place. In Wisconsin, there are four instances in which a marriage can be annulled.

Instructions

1. Be sure your marriage qualifies for an annulment. Grounds for annulment are lack of mental capacity; lack of physical capacity to consummate the marriage sexually; being under the age of 16; being age 16 or 17 without parental consent; or having a marriage that is illegal -- for example, being married to two people at the same time. If you are unsure whether or not your marriage qualifies for an annulment, consult an attorney.

2. Get an annulment form from the Clerk of Courts in your county. Submit the original form, plus three copies and the filing fee to the court. Filing fees range from $184.50 to $194.50. You can apply for a fee waiver if you meet specific income guidelines.

3. Serve your spouse with the court documents. You can have a friend, certified process server or law enforcement officer serve the documents.

4. Attend the court hearing. If your spouse does not contest the annulment, it will be granted without a court hearing. If the judge finds that your marriage should be dissolved, you will be granted an annulment.

References

• Annulment v Divorce

Resources

• Wisconsin Law Library