More than one person has come to Nevada for a weekend of fun and ended up with more than expected: a spouse! Depending on the facts and circumstances, this may be the perfect situation to seek a Nevada marriage annulment. However, an annulment in Nevada is allowed in many other situations. Is one right for you?
An annulment is defined as a revocation or the state of being canceled. In other words, an annulled marriage is a marriage that never existed in the eyes of the law. This is preferable to divorce, your other option to dissolving a marriage, for several reasons. Listing your marital status as “divorced” may adversely impact your ability to get a job and obtain the lowest car insurance rates possible. However, the biggest reason a Nevada marriage annulment is preferable to a Nevada divorce is cost. It will almost always be cheaper to get an annulment in Nevada than a divorce.
When does Nevada law allow you to annul your marriage? There are several situations, including the following:
- Being under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication to the point that you did not know what you were doing and you would not have gotten married had you not been that drunk, high or medicated.
- You marry your first cousin or other close relative.
- A minor child, legally incompetent person, or anyone else who requires permission before marrying, marries without the necessary consent of a parent, guardian or court.
- Your spouse commits fraud in some way, which could include failing to disclose any of the following: a mental illness, children from a previous relationship, usage of drugs or alcohol (either past or present), or criminal record. Fraud may also include one spouse enticing the other to marry with the promise of having children in the future and that promise being revoked after the marriage takes place.
When choosing an attorney for a Nevada marriage annulment beware of who you hire to help you with this important legal proceeding. Most companies offering to help you complete your annulment in Nevada are not law firms, but individuals or paralegals practicing law without a license. Hiring a paralegal means you will be responsible for any subsequent paperwork, court filings and court appearances after they complete the initial set of documents on your behalf.
Our attorneys provide you accurate and result-oriented service to help you annul your marriage as quickly and inexpensively as possible. We have over 50 years of combined experience in Nevada and are ready to help you with your Nevada marriage annulment. Call us for a free consultation today at (702) 216-0928.