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Can You Annul A Marriage In Australia?

29 october 2020

Can You Annul A Marriage In Australia?

Can You Annul A Marriage In Australia?

 

Can you annul a marriage in Australia? Yes you can annul a marriage in Australia, however an annulment is an American term, there is an Australian equivalent that declares a marriage null and void.

Often, when people get married in haste or find out their new spouse has a hidden past, they approach their lawyer to ask if they can get an annulment in Australia.

To have a marriage declared void in Australia, a person must apply for a ‘decree of nullity of marriage’.

If you want to annul a marriage in Australia, you will need to meet strict criteria so that the courts can award an annnulment.

Otherwise, you may want to consider getting a divorce - family lawyers in Australia