What is Annulment of Marriage?
An annulment of marriage is a legal declaration that the marriage was null and void from the very beginning. Unlike divorce, which ends a legally valid marriage, annulment states that the marriage was never legally valid due to fraud, concealment, force, incapacity, or lack of consent.
After annulment, both individuals are considered unmarried, not divorced.
If you believe your marriage was fundamentally flawed from the start, Easy Divorces helps you understand your rights with clear guidance from an experienced divorce lawyer in Mumbai, family lawyer Mumbai, or trusted matrimonial lawyer Mumbai.
When is annulment legally allowed?
You can seek annulment under the following grounds:
1. Fraud or misrepresentation
If your spouse hid crucial information like:
- criminal records
- addiction
- mental illness
- financial debts
- previous marriage
- pregnancy from someone else, you can seek annulment.
2. Forced or unconsented marriage
If you were pressured, threatened, emotionally manipulated, or forced into the marriage, it can be annulled.
3. Impotence or inability to consummate the marriage
If consummation has not occurred due to permanent physical incapacity or refusal, annulment is possible.
4. Underage or invalid marriage
If either spouse was legally underage at the time of marriage.
5. Mental illness, instability, or unfitness
If one spouse was mentally incapable of giving consent at the time of marriage.
6. Bigamy (already married)
If your spouse was already married to someone else.
If any of these apply, consult a trusted lawyer for divorce in Mumbai to determine whether annulment is the right path for you.
Why choose Easy Divorces?
1. 100+ mutual divorce cases successfully concluded
Reliable experience in marriages involving fraud, force, or misrepresentation.
2. 80% success rate in mediation & settlements
Most complex issues resolved peacefully without unnecessary conflict.
3. 7 Years of experience in family & divorce law
Strong expertise in sensitive annulment cases requiring careful legal strategy.
4. Helped clients save ₹50 Lakhs+ in legal costs through settlements
Efficient negotiation prevents prolonged, expensive litigation.
5. 90% of clients avoided lengthy court battles
We prioritize structured resolution methods wherever possible.
6. 100% confidentiality maintained in all cases
Your personal and marital details remain fully private.
7. 75+ alimony & financial settlement agreements drafted
Balanced settlement planning where financial issues arise.
A preferred choice for individuals searching for the best divorce lawyer in Mumbai, top divorce lawyers in Mumbai, or discreet divorce consulting in Mumbai for annulment-related matters.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Is annulment faster than divorce?
Often yes — depending on evidence and grounds.
2. Do both spouses need to agree?
No. Annulment can be filed individually.
3. Do I need strong evidence?
Evidence helps, but varies based on grounds — we guide you completely.
4. Does annulment affect child legitimacy?
No. Children remain legitimate by law.
5. Does annulment affect property rights?
Property matters are handled separately; guidance is provided.
6. Is everything confidential?
Yes. 100% privacy is maintained throughout.