East Brunswick New Jersey – Annulment – Frank Tournour and Associates

When a married couple wishes to dissolve their bond, rather than initiate divorce proceedings, occasionally a couple will seek an annulment instead.  Like a divorce, an annulment is a legal proceeding that dissolves a couple's marital status in order to end the marriage.  However, unlike a divorce, an annulment voids the marriage from the beginning, treating it as if it never happened.  Many people seek annulment rather than traditional divorces for religious reasons, although annulment tend to be granted far less frequently. For this reason, if you are in the East Brunswick, New Jersey area and are seeking an annulment, it is in your best interest to contact a skilled family law attorney such as Frank Tournour or his associates, as soon as you are able.

Grounds for Annulment

Generally, there are four major grounds under which an annulment may be obtained.

• Misrepresentation or fraud.  These grounds may apply in cases where a spouse has failed to reveal that they are still married to another party, has lied about his or her ability to have children, or has falsely stated that he or she has reached the legal age of consent.
• Concealment. These grounds may apply in cases where a spouse has concealed a major issue such as a debilitating addiction to alcohol or drugs, a felony conviction, children from a previous relationship, or a sexually transmitted disease until after the marriage
• Refusal or inability to consummate the marriage.
• Misunderstanding. These grounds may apply in cases where a significant misunderstanding between the two parties exists, such as a difference of opinion or whether or not to have children.

Contact the Law Office of Frank E. Tournour and Associates

If you are wondering whether an annulment may be appropriate in your situation, schedule an appointment with an East Brunswick, Middlesex County annulment lawyer at the Law Office of Frank E. Tournour today.  Our firm will make every effort to protect your rights, obtain favorable results in your case, and answer any questions you have regarding divorce, child support, or paternity issues.