In some situations, you may feel that securing an annulment is the most appropriate way to end your marriage. However, the grounds for annulment in the UK are very strict, which means that it isn’t necessarily an option for every couple.
If you are considering an annulment, our specialist team will work alongside you to confirm whether this will be possible and, if so, guide you through how the process will likely work. With the support of our Marriage Annulment Solicitors and Lawyers, you can be certain that you have all the resources and information you need to handle every aspect of the process.
Are considering an Annulment?
Our specialist team will work alongside you to confirm whether this will be possible and, if so, guide you through how the process will likely work.
Our expertise with Annulment
At Taylor Emmet, our Family Law team have been recognised by The Legal 500 as one of the top law firms in the Sheffield City Region and beyond. We have comprehensive knowledge of how to annul a marriage in the UK and a firm grip on a host of complex annulment requirements.
We have worked with couples from diverse backgrounds, all of whom have differing reasons for wanting to annul their marriage. Our experience in dealing with annulments ensures that we know exactly what the process involves and how to handle any practical issues that arise, such as what happens to your finances and arrangements for children.
If securing an annulment isn’t possible for your circumstances, we have extensive expertise in divorce and civil partnership dissolution, so we are well-positioned to offer you the support you need, even if any aspect of your separation is contentious.
Head of Family Law Michaela Evans is also trained in Resolution Together and Collaboration allowing her to work with separating couples on a joint basis. She promotes a more constructive approach to divorce and efficiently resolves any potential areas of conflict.
How we can help you with Annulment
Reviewing your right to annul your marriage
The grounds to annul a marriage are rather restrictive, which means that only a select number of couples will be eligible to make an application. If you think that you may qualify for an annulment, or you simply need clarification on your position and the options available to you, our team will be happy to assess your case and advise you on the steps you will be able to take.
If we believe that you will be eligible for an annulment, we can proceed to help you with the subsequent process for doing so. Alternatively, if we think that it will not be possible to annul your marriage, we can advise you on the other options available to you, including divorce and separation.
Applying for an Annulment
If you meet the necessary criteria for an annulment, we can guide you through the formalities of making an application. This includes filing all of the essential paperwork to secure a ‘decree of nullity’ or ‘nullity of marriage order,’ which will confirm that you are no longer married.
While applying for an annulment, you may also wish to consider whether you would like to divide any shared money and property and if you need to make arrangements for your children. Our Annulment Solicitors and Lawyers will discuss this with you in detail.
Alternatives to Annulment
Couples seeking an annulment may not always be able to make a successful application, owing to the limited grounds upon which a marriage could be considered void or voidable. If you are not able to apply for an annulment but still wish to end your relationship, we can advise you on the other options, such as filing for divorce or setting up a Separation Agreement.
