Friday, April 24, 2020

Divorces, Annulments, & Legal Separations - What's The Difference?

Divorces, annulments, and legal separations - you have likely heard each of these terms before, but do you fully understand the differences between them? If you are experiencing problems in your marriage, it's important to know your legal options. Our divorce lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to explain the differences between divorces, annulments, and legal separations in this week's blog. If you have any questions about your legal options when it comes to ending your marriage, please do not hesitate to call our Missouri divorce lawyers today. Gibbons Law Firm is here for you. We can be reached at 573-348-2211.


Divorces, Annulments, & Legal Separations - What's The Difference?


Divorces
Divorce is technically defined as the legal dissolving of one's marriage. When a divorce takes place, many important tasks need to be taken care of. For example, if you have children, you will need to come up with a parenting plan and establish proper custody of your minor children. You might also have to handles matters pertaining to:

  • Alimony - Court-ordered payments made to a spouse after divorce, otherwise known as spousal support.
  • Property division
  • Debt payment plans


Annulments
When an annulment occurs, the marriage is considered void, like it never happened. In order to get a marriage annulled, certain conditions must be met. Different states have different laws regarding this, but typically you must prove that it wasn't a valid marriage in the first place. For example, anyone of the following reasons may constitute grounds for an annulment:

  • Someone forced you into getting married.
  • You were mentally impaired by drugs or alcohol when you got married.
  • The person you married was already married when you married them.
  • The person you married was underage.

There are many reasons some people have sought to get annulments. If you have questions about annulments, the best thing to do is to ask an experienced attorney in your area.


Legal Separations
A couple may choose to separate when they're not ready to end the marriage in divorce yet. Separations don't always end in divorce, the couple may choose to reconcile.

The main point here is to recognize the different options before you if you are experiencing issues with your marriage. If you have legal questions, it's best to ask an experienced attorney you can count on. That's where Gibbons Law Firm comes in.


Our Lake of the Ozarks Family Lawyers Are Here For You!


Please realize that family law deals with issues arising from marriage and other domestic relationships. The cases give rise to matters that include divorce, legal separation, division of assets and liabilities, spousal support, child custody, child support, and other matters. Gibbons Law Firm assists clients with all types of family law cases. We are committed to providing the legal counseling and advice that clients need in such disputes. Give us a call today for your free consultation.



Remember, your initial consultation with Gibbons Law Firm is always free.



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