Myths About Annulment 

Getting a divorce and separating from the person who was once the love of your life can be one of the most difficult phases of your life. Emotions are at an all-time high, and the procedure is expensive and time-consuming. When something breaks, the result is often tragic. 

You may be wondering if an annulment is a good option to break your marriage. If you consider your marriage a mistake, you can opt for an annulment rather than a divorce. However, there are several myths surrounding the topic that needs to be cleared. For more information about getting an annulment, contact a Lehi family law attorney. 

Myths about annulment 

• An annulment erases your divorce. 

Many people think that an annulment in Lehi erases their divorce, that is, making it seem like it never existed in the first place. This is a popular myth but not true at all. An annulment is more like a voided transaction. The marriage did take place, but it was erased because it was a mistake. It is a way of saying that your marriage was never legal because of the absence of a certain element. 

• An annulment costs thousands of dollars. 

A divorce usually costs a lot of money, sometimes more than a thousand dollars only on attorney fees. However, that is not always the case with an annulment. A Tribunal never asks for thousands of dollars, although the fees can vary from one person to another. The average cost of an annulment can range anywhere from $100 to $500. No one has ever turned away an annulment because of its cost. 

• Your children will become illegitimate. 

Since an annulment is kind of a declaration that your marriage was a mistake, people often wonder if their children will become illegitimate. The parents were legally presumed to be husband and wife when the child was born. Therefore, when they were born, their legitimacy was already established. An annulment does not make your child illegitimate. 

• An annulment takes years. 

Nothing could be farther from the truth. An annulment is not a long process. This myth has arisen because annulments used to take years in the past. However, advancements in the field have sped up the process. That being said, the process could still take between a few weeks to a year. Hiring the right attorney will help you avoid mistakes that slow it down during the process. 

• Anyone can get an annulment. 

The truth is, not everyone who applies for an annulment can get one. There must be specific grounds for the annulment, and the person who files for it should be able to prove it. An attorney can help you gather the necessary evidence.