Understanding Civil Annulment in Nevada Nevada law allows for civil annulment in specific circumstances where a marriage is considered legally void or voidable. Unlike divorce, which dissolves a valid marriage, an annulment treats the marriage as though it never existed. ✔ Void Marriages: Automatically invalid due to reasons such as bigamy or incest. ✔ Voidable Marriages: Legally valid until annulled due to fraud, duress, underage marriage without consent, or lack of mental capacity. A successful annulment requires proving the legal grounds applicable to your case, which is why consulting a family attorney is crucial. Legal Grounds for Annulment For an annulment in Nevada, the petitioner must provide valid legal justification. The common reasons include: ✔ Fraud or Misrepresentation: If one spouse was deceived about a critical aspect of the marriage, such as intent to have children or citizenship status. ✔ Lack of Consent or Coercion: If a spouse was forced into the marriag...
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