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Divorce, Separation or Annulment - Which is Right for You?

It's important to understand the difference between a divorce/dissolution, legal separation and an annulment so you can determine what is best for you.

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Understand these concepts so you can pick the right one for you.

Divorce ‍

Also known as “dissolution”
Termination of the marriage contract
Legal implications for both parties

Legal Separation

Spouses live apart from each other while still legally married
Does not legally terminate the marital relationship, it can still have binding legal implications
Can be temporary or permanent

Annulment

Declaring a marriage null and void, as if it never existed
Retroactively invalidates the marriage
Granted for various reasons, including fraud, duress, incapacity, or lack of legal capacity to consent to marriage
Could have other legal implications

NOTE: If you and your spouse cannot agree on the ultimate outcome, and one of you wants a legal separation and the other wants a divorce, it is most likely you will have to proceed with a divorce.

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Divorce Process Options - How to Decide

An introduction to exploring the process options for divorce and how to decide what's right for your situation.

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