What is the difference between annulment and divorce?

No, an annulment is not the same thing as a divorce. Many of the same issues in a divorce must be hashed out in an annulment, including custody and child support. Here’s the main difference between a divorce and an annulment: a divorce terminates a valid marriage, whereas an annulment declares for the record that no marriage existed — it was null and void.

Read more about Annulment of a Marriage, Instead of Divorce.

About Scott David Stewart

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Prior to forming the family Law Offices of Scott David Stewart, Mr. Stewart worked as a Deputy County Attorney for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office as a felony prosecutor. Mr. Stewart now helps Arizona citizens with divorce and family law matters.



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