Divorce Alternatives: Separation and Annulment
Legal separation and annulment are possible alternatives to divorce. A separation is very similar to a divorce but you stay married. If you don't think that you are ready for divorce but want to separate for awhile, you may want to consider separation. On the other hand, annulling your marriage essentially means that it never happened. If you were married to your spouse and then learned that your spouse induced you to marry by fraud, you may have grounds for an annulment.
At the Law Offices of Kathryn M. Wayne-Spindler, P.C., you won't get a one-size-fits-all solution to your legal problem. Our experienced attorney has fifteen years of experience, supporting and representing people just like you. We will discuss all of your legal options to determine whether divorce, separation or annulment are right for you.
Can I Get My Marriage Annulled?
Getting your marriage annulled is a difficult process. To qualify for an annulment you must show one of the following grounds:
- Bigamy
- Fraud
- Insanity of one of the spouses at the time of the marriage
- Underage
- Sterility or impotency
- Marriage between parties related by blood or marriage.
To obtain an annulment you have to fit into one of these factors. Usually the marriages that qualify for an annulment are short term marriages entered into by fraudulent purposes. For example, if your fiancee told you he was a millionaire, but after you were married, you found out he was not, you may have grounds for an annulment.
If you believe your marriage would qualify for an annulment, contact Howell Michigan annulment attorney, Kathryn M. Wayne-Spindler
What Is the Difference Between Divorce and Separation?
A separation is practically the same as a divorce, but it does not actually dissolve your marriage. In a separation, like in a divorce, the parties will divide all assets and debts. They will determine spousal and child support. And designate child custody and establish parenting time for the other parent. It is all established the same way as in a dissolution of marriage.
There are many reasons that parties get a separation rather than a divorce. A party may still need to remain married for insurance reasons. Or parties sometimes just need a break to try to determine if their marriage is reconcilable. Whatever your reason, if you are interested in a separation, contact Kathryn M. Wayne-Spindler today.
Contact Hartland Township Separation Lawyer, Kathryn M. Wayne-Spindler
Contact Hartland Township attorney, Kathryn M. Wayne-Spindler, to schedule a consultation to discuss whether separation or annulment are right for you. For your convenience, we offer two locations in Howell and Canton, Michigan.
