ANNNULMENT

New York Attorney Ella Kohn

A party can bring an action for Annulment. To succeed in such an action the party must plead and prove one of the following grounds:

  • Want of Understanding due to mental illness or retardation;
  • Physical Incapacity to have sexual relations;
  • Consent by force, duress or fraud;
  • Mental illness for five years;
  • Missing spouse for five or more years;
  • Incestuous marriage;
  • Bigamous marriage;
  • Marriage solemnized by improper official;
  • Party under the age of consent.

After the court grants the annulment, the court will hear and determine the other issues of the marriage such custody and visitation, child support, maintenance, equitable distribution of assets and debts and any other issues.

If you are interested in an Annulment, or you received a summons, you should immediately consult with a divorce lawyer to ascertain your obligations and protect your rights. Ella A. Kohn, Esq. handles matrimonial and family law actions across New York including in Westchester and Putnam counties as well as New York City and Long Island and is available to assist you in protecting your rights.

Contact Ella A. Kohn about your legal matter today!

Call (914) 358-5500 to arrange for a free consultation.

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Ella A. Kohn
Attorney At Law
235 Main Street, 3rd Floor
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 358-5500

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