Minneapolis Annulment Attorneys

Assisting Clients With Annulments in Minnesota 

Marriage is a significant commitment, but sometimes, circumstances arise that make it necessary to seek a legal remedy that declares a marriage invalid from the start. Unlike divorce, which ends a legally recognized marriage, an annulment treats the marriage as though it never existed. For those who need to pursue this legal option, having our experienced annulment attorney is essential to ensure the process is handled efficiently and with the proper legal framework. RWI Law provides dedicated representation for clients seeking annulments, guiding you through every step of the process.

Call RWI Law today at (320) 408-2614 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our annulment lawyer in Minneapolis.

What is an Annulment?

An annulment is a legal process that declares a marriage null and void, erasing it as if it never existed. When a court grants an annulment, it recognizes that the marriage was never valid due to specific legal reasons. While a divorce acknowledges that a valid marriage took place and dissolves it, an annulment goes further by establishing that the marriage never had legal standing in the first place.

There are many reasons a marriage may be considered invalid, including fraud, coercion, bigamy, or incapacity. When an annulment is granted, it is as though the marriage never occurred, and both parties are legally restored to their status before the marriage. This can be particularly important for individuals with religious beliefs that prohibit divorce, as annulments may offer a permissible way to end a marriage within religious guidelines.

Who is Eligible For an Annulment?

Not every marriage qualifies for an annulment, as the criteria are specific. Minnesota law outlines several grounds that may render a marriage eligible for annulment:

• Fraud or misrepresentation: If one spouse was deceived into the marriage by false information or misrepresented facts essential to the marriage, such as lying about the ability to have children, religious beliefs, or criminal history, the marriage may be annulled.
• Coercion or force: A marriage entered into under duress or threat can be annulled. If one party was forced into the marriage or coerced through threats or manipulation, it may be considered invalid.
• Bigamy: If one spouse was already legally married to another person at the time of the marriage, the marriage is void and can be annulled.
• Mental incapacity: If one spouse lacks the mental capacity to understand the nature of the marriage, whether due to mental illness, intoxication, or another condition, the marriage may be annulled.
• Underage marriage: If either spouse was under the legal age of consent and did not have proper legal consent to marry, the marriage may be annulled.
• Inability to consummate the marriage: If one party is physically incapable of consummating the marriage and the other spouse was unaware of this condition at the time of the marriage, an annulment may be granted.