Annulment (nullity of marriage) covers cases where a marriage is declared void from the start due to specific legal defects, such as lack of capacity, mistaken identity, or virtue misrepresentation. A solicitor advises on eligibility, drafts and issues the petition, gathers evidence, and represents the client in court to seek a decree of nullity, often alongside ancillary orders on finances and parenting arrangements. In practice, eligibility depends on a narrow set of grounds and procedural steps.
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A decree of nullity is a decisive, time-bound remedy; once granted, the marriage is treated as though it never legally existed, with potential effects on property, inheritance, and parental status, subject to court orders and conditions.