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Annulment in Hunt County, Texas
Expert Hunt County Lawyers – (713) 588-0409
In Hunt County, the Bryan Fagan Law Firm, PLLC, has a dedicated legal team with extensive experience in Annulment and marriage cancellation matters. If you’re considering a marriage annulment, our proficient attorneys will evaluate your situation, determine your eligibility, and guide you through the legal process.
Marriage Cancellation:
Cancellation, on the other hand, typically applies to marriages that were never legally valid from the outset. While annulment deals with marriages that were initially valid but become nullified, cancellation addresses marriages that were void ab initio, or from the beginning. Common reasons for marriage cancellation include:
- Non-compliance with Legal Requirements: If a marriage ceremony did not comply with legal formalities, such as obtaining a marriage license or having an authorized officiant, it may be considered invalid from the start.
- Prohibited Relationships: Marriages between individuals prohibited by law, such as those involving close relatives or parties already in a prohibited marital status, are void from the beginning.
- Jurisdictional Issues: Marriages that occur outside the jurisdiction or fail to meet the legal requirements of the jurisdiction where they took place may be subject to cancellation.
Annulment Essentials for Texas Residents
- Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Texas Annulment
- Qualification Criteria for an Annulment
Annulments are not universally available, as they are reserved for marriages deemed void or voidable. Void marriages are those determined to be unlawful from the outset, such as unions between close relatives, marriages to individuals already married, marriages involving a partner under 14 years old (or under 18 without a court order or parental consent), marriages within a month of a prior divorce, and marriages within 72 hours of obtaining a marriage license.
In Texas, the law prohibits marriages between closely related individuals, including:
- Brother and sister (by half blood, whole blood, or adoption)
- Aunt and nephew
- Uncle and niece
- Ancestor and descendant
Procedure for Securing an Annulment in Texas
Under Texas law, one spouse must reside in the state or the marriage must have occurred there to pursue an annulment. Typically, either spouse can file an annulment lawsuit in the county where they lived when the marriage occurred. If children were born or adopted during the marriage, you will need to file a Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship (SAPCR) along with the Original Petition to Annul Marriage form. The court will then decide on matters related to child visitation, custody, and support.
Experienced Family Law Attorneys in Hunt County, Texas
At the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC, we offer personalized attention and understand your challenges. If you are considering an annulment, our Hunt County attorneys are ready to assist with the paperwork. Throughout the process, we dedicate ourselves to protecting your interests with years of experience.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our team members. Call (713) 588-0409 for more information and to discuss your case.
