Staten Island Annulment Attorney
Steps to Nullify a Marriage in New York
In the state of New York, you have two specific avenues for terminating your marriage. This includes divorce (also known as the dissolution of marriage) or annulment (also known as the nullity of marriage, or void ab anitio). Annulments, however, require specific grounds, as defined by New York law, which requires having a corroborating witness or corroborating affidavit, if the matter is uncontested.
Having a Staten Island family law attorney to represent you and provide you with guidance can greatly benefit your case. Call (718) 550-4152 to schedule your free family law consultation today.
Are You Eligible for an Annulment?
At The Law Office of Keith M. Casella, P.C., I have more than 2 decades of experience to use to your advantage. I am highly knowledgeable about the requirements for nullifying a marriage. I can meet with you to go over the details of your case to determine if you have grounds for an annulment.
An annulment may be possible if you can prove that your marriage was not valid in the first place. If the marriage was illegal in any way, it is considered a “void marriage” and can be nullified. These include instances of incest, when a former spouse is still living, or if there was any coercion, fraud, or incapacity involved.
Understanding Additional Grounds for Annulment
Marriages that are not automatically void require a court’s judgement. The court may also deny a request for annulment, in which case a traditional divorce will be necessary to formally end the marriage.
A few examples of conditions that can be grounds for nullifying your marriage include:
- Mental incapacity or deficiency of one spouse
- Fraud or force
- License irregularities
- Underage spouse(s)
Get Legal Representation for Your Annulment
Having quality legal representation is important in any annulment. As an experienced Staten Island family law attorney the people of New York trust, I am committed to protecting your rights and addressing your concerns.
To speak with a knowledgeable member of my team, please call me now at (718) 550-4152.
Reviews From Our Valued Clients
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"Keith Casella was very knowledgeable and continually kept me well informed on how the case was proceeding."I retained the services of Casella & Casella to handle the estate of my husband and to deal with a complicated family matter. Keith Casella was very knowledgeable and continually kept me well informed on how the case was proceeding. He was and continues to always be available for my endless questions. I felt like he always put my best interest above all. Mr. Casella is the type of lawyer we should all want in our corner and the type of lawyer other lawyers should strive to be like! Casella & Casella is definitely a name and number that I will keep handy for the next time I am in need of legal services.- Christine McKendry
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"You are the best lawyer I have ever hired."Keith Casella I was pleased when you represented me in my divorce. I know I have the right advocate who has a great understanding of what transpired between me and my spouse. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I wish you continued success in your profession. I wanted to thank you for your support and help in this matter. I had a wonderful experience with you during this difficult time. Your assistance with my divorce is greatly appreciated. Thanks for your prompt responses and for solving my problems without allowing me to go through any stress whatsoever. I greatly appreciate your help with my case. I would like to thank you for your support, and for guiding me through the legal process. Thanks once again for having a genuine interest in my divorce. You are the best lawyer I have ever hired.- Less
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"Fantastic, responsive and extremely ethical"I HIGHLY recommend Mr. Casella. He has been absolutely fantastic, responsive and extremely ethical. I find Mr. Casella to be honest and I trust all the advice he gives me while helping me navigate a difficult and stressful situation. I am so happy to have found him!!- Ashleigh M.
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"I am pleased to say that the Casella's really did well by me. They fought for me and got me a fair result."I retained Casella and Casella for a divorce matter where i was the defendant. Divorce is never a good thing and I was expecting to be run through the mill, as they say. I mean both from my x-wife and from the attorneys. I am pleased to say that the Casella's really did well by me. They fought for me and got me a fair result.- Mike
