*PRO* - ANNULMENT

Annulment is a way to declare a marriage invalid from the beginning. Unlike divorce, which
ends a valid marriage, annulment means that the marriage never really existed. This can be
important in cases where the marriage was entered into under false pretenses or where one
or both parties were not capable of giving full consent.

Annulment can provide closure for individuals who feel that they were deceived or misled into
a marriage. By legally invalidating the marriage, it can help them move on from the
relationship and start fresh.

Annulment can be less emotionally and financially draining than divorce. Because the
marriage is declared invalid, there may be fewer issues to work out in terms of property
division, spousal support, and child custody.

Annulment can protect individuals from the legal and financial consequences of being
married. For example, if someone discovers that their spouse was already married when they
entered into the second marriage, they could be legally liable for bigamy. Annulment can help
protect them from this.

Annulment can uphold the sanctity of marriage by ensuring that it is entered into with full
and informed consent. By requiring a high standard of proof for annulment, it can
discourage people from entering into marriages lightly or for ulterior motives.

*CON* - ANNULMENT

Annulment, also known as a declaration of nullity, is a legal procedure in which a marriage

The grounds for annulment vary by jurisdiction, but typically include situations where the
marriage was never valid to begin with, such as if one party was underage or already
married, if there was fraud or misrepresentation, or if one party was coerced into the
marriage.

There are several arguments in favor of annulment. One is that it allows individuals to undo
a mistake they may have made in entering into a marriage that was never truly valid. For
example, if one party was not aware that the other party was already married, an annulment
would allow them to end the marriage without going through a divorce.

Another argument is that annulment is necessary to protect the integrity of the institution of
marriage. If marriages that were never valid are allowed to stand, it could undermine the
legitimacy of the institution and create confusion around what constitutes a valid marriage.

However, there are also arguments against annulment. Some people argue that it is unfair to
the other party to have the marriage declared null and void after the fact. This is particularly
true if the other party believed the marriage was valid and has invested time and resources
into the relationship.

Additionally, some argue that the grounds for annulment can be overly broad and subjective,
leading to uncertainty and inconsistency in how annulment cases are decided.