N.y. annulment forms

1

Determine the grounds upon which your marriage is voidable. Unlike a void marriage, a voidable marriage requires court intervention to dissolve.

In New York, there are only five circumstances rendering a marriage voidable.

How long can you be married and still get an annulment

2

Consider whether one or both spouses was below the age of consent. The age of consent in New York with respect to marriage is 18. If one spouse or both spouses was below the age of 18 at the time of the marriage, and were married without parental consent, then that can render a marriage voidable.

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3

Consider each spouse's mental capacity. If there is some reason that at least one spouse lacked the capacity to understand the "nature, effect, and consequences of the marriage," then the marriage is voidable.

Of course, there are a variety of reasons a person might permanently or temporarily lack capacity, but one of the most common situations that fits into this category is a marriage where one or both spouses are mentally handicapped.

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4

Determine whether the marriage w