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Annulment of marriage


Procedure

Proceedings for annulment of marriage can be initiated only by a lawyer.

  • The lawyer will file a written, reasoned petition for annulment with the District Court - Family Court.
  • The family court will serve this petition on the spouse.
  • The further procedure depends on the reaction of the spouse. As a rule, there will be a court hearing at which both spouses will be heard. It may be necessary to take evidence on the conditions for annulment.
  • The family court will then decide on the application by way of an order.
  • An appeal against the decision of the Local Court can be lodged within one month by a lawyer. The competent Higher Regional Court will decide on this.

Legal bases

More information

Please consult a lawyer.