Understanding Psychological Incapacity and the Declaration of Nullity of Marriage

Clients often come to us asking about annulment. In many cases, what they actually need is a petition for declaration of nullity of marriage. This is the legal remedy used when a marriage is considered void from the beginning. Several grounds can lead to nullity. Examples include a marriage contracted without a valid marriage license, a bigamous or polygamous marriage, or a marriage between close relatives who are prohibited from marrying.