What is an annulment?

An annulment is a legal process that rescinds a marriage by the court, treating it as if it never happened. An annulment is different from a divorce, as a divorce is the legal process of ending a marriage while an annulment erases the marriage entirely. In Alaska, a person may be eligible for an annulment if one or both parties were unable to consummate the marriage, if one of the parties lacked the capacity to consent to marriage, if the marriage is prohibited by statute or law, or if the marriage is declared void by a court. These requirements must be met before an annulment in Alaska may be granted. The annulment process requires filing a petition with the court, presenting evidence, and a final hearing. The court may award attorney’s fees, court costs, and other related costs as part of the annulment. During the annulment process, the parties involved are not required to appear before the court and the entire process usually takes a couple of months. Once the annulment is granted, the marriage is completely dissolved and the couple can move on with their lives.

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