How to Get an Annulment in Georgia
An annulment is different from a divorce. A divorce occurs when two married people decide to legally end the marriage. An annulment, on the other hand, occurs when two people agree to legally declare the marriage never existed. Before you decide if an annulment is right for you and your marriage, you need to understand that it's difficult to get an annulment in the state of Georgia. The marriage has to meet certain requirements, and you need to be able to prove that the marriage meets those requirements.
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Understand the acceptable reasons in the state of Georgia for getting an annulment. Valid reasons include marriages that involve incest, an underage spouse, mental incapacitation and bigamy. You can also get an annulment if you can prove that one of the participants was misled or under duress at the time of the marriage.
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Find an attorney. The annulment process will be much easier if you have legal assistance. Make sure the attorney you choose is licensed in the state of Georgia and is familiar with Georgia annulment laws.
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Gather paperwork and other evidence you need to prove you have a valid reason for getting an annulment in the state of Georgia. For example, a birth certificate can prove that one of the participants in the marriage was underage at the time of the marriage. Proving that you were misled or under duress at the time of the marriage can be more difficult to prove. Work with your attorney to gather the proper evidence.
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File the necessary paperwork with your county. In Georgia, you can file the paperwork needed to be granted an annulment with your county. Understand that both participants in the marriage will have to agree to the annulment.
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