Greene County Annulment Lawyer — Is Your Marriage Void or Voidable?
An annulment legally declares a marriage never existed under Virginia law. In Greene County, grounds for annulment include bigamy, incest, underage marriage without consent, or mental incapacity at the time of the marriage under Va. Code § 20-89.1. Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. has 4 documented case results in Greene County.
Virginia Annulment Law and Grounds
Virginia law provides two paths to end a marriage: divorce and annulment. An annulment is a legal decree that a marriage was invalid from its start (void) or can be canceled (voidable). The specific grounds are defined by statute.
Last verified: April 2026 | Greene County Circuit Court | Virginia General Assembly
A marriage is considered void (automatically invalid) in Virginia if it involves bigamy (one party was already married), incest (parties are close blood relatives), or if one party was under 16 and lacked necessary court approval. These marriages are treated as if they never legally occurred. A voidable marriage may be canceled by a court order. Grounds include if a party was under 18 without parental/guardian consent, lacked mental capacity to consent, was forced into the marriage through duress, or if the marriage was never consummated due to impotence or refusal. The firm, founded in 1997 by former prosecutor Mr. Sris, uses this statutory knowledge to build cases.
Official Legal Resources
For the full text of Virginia’s marriage annulment statutes, visit the Va. Code § 20-89.1 (official Virginia General Assembly site). All annulment petitions in Greene County are filed with the Greene County Circuit Court.
The Annulment Process in Greene County Circuit Court
Seeking an annulment requires proving specific legal grounds. The process differs from divorce, as it seeks to erase the marital status entirely. In Greene County, the timeline can vary based on the complexity of proving the grounds, such as gathering evidence of bigamy or mental incapacity.
- Consult with an Attorney: Have an annulment lawyer Greene County review your facts to determine if you have valid grounds for an annulment versus a divorce.
- Gather Evidence: Collect all necessary documentation, such as a prior marriage certificate for bigamy, medical records for incapacity, or witness statements for duress.
- File the Petition: Your attorney will prepare and file a formal Complaint for Annulment with the Greene County Circuit Court clerk, paying the required filing fee.
- Serve the Other Party: The complaint must be legally served on your spouse, who then has time to file an answer.
- Court Hearing: If the case is contested, a hearing will be scheduled where you must present evidence to prove the grounds for annulment.
- Final Decree: If the judge finds the grounds are met, they will enter a Decree of Annulment, legally declaring the marriage null.
Potential Outcomes and Considerations
In Greene County, an annulment can resolve marital status but has specific consequences for property, support, and children that differ from divorce.
Unlike divorce, there is no “marital property” to divide in an annulment, as no legal marriage existed. However, the court can still make orders regarding property titled in both names, debts, and equitable claims. Spousal support is generally not available. Critically, children born from an annulled marriage are still considered legitimate, and the court will establish custody, visitation, and child support orders just as in a divorce.
Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Why Choose Our Greene County Annulment Attorneys
Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. brings deep, specific experience to family law matters. Founded in 1997, our firm has over 120 years of combined attorney experience. Mr. Sris personally amended Virginia’s equitable distribution statute, Va. Code § 20-107.3, demonstrating a significant impact on state family law. This legislative experience informs our strategic approach to all family cases, including annulments.
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Documented Case Results in Greene County
Our firm has a record of achieving favorable outcomes for clients. In Greene County, we have 4 total documented case results across all practice areas with a 100% favorable outcome rate. Results may vary. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Our secondary attorney on complex family matters is Mr. Sris, the firm’s founder and a former prosecutor with a multi-state practice who personally amended Virginia’s equitable distribution statute.
Annulment Lawyer Near Greene County, VA
Our Fairfax location serves clients at the Greene County courts in Stanardsville. We are accessible via Route 29 and Route 33. We provide legal representation for annulment matters to residents of Stanardsville and Ruckersville.
24/7 phone consultations — meetings by appointment only.
Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C.
4008 Williamsburg Ct, Fairfax, VA 22032
Toll-Free: (888) 437-7747 | Local: (703) 636-5417
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Annulment in Greene County: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between an annulment and a divorce in Virginia?
A divorce ends a valid marriage. An annulment declares the marriage was never legally valid from the beginning. The grounds, process, and legal consequences for property and support are different.
How long do I have to file for an annulment in Virginia?
It depends on the grounds. For voidable marriages (like underage marriage without consent or duress), you must file within a certain time after discovering the grounds or after the impediment is removed. A void marriage lawyer Greene County can advise that some void marriages (bigamy) can be challenged at any time.
Can I get an annulment if my spouse lied to me before marriage?
Generally, no. Fraudulent inducement is a very high bar in Virginia and typically requires fraud about the essence of the marriage itself (e.g., intent never to have children if that was a fundamental condition). Misrepresentation about character, wealth, or status usually does not qualify.
What happens to our property if our marriage is annulled?
Virginia courts do not apply equitable distribution laws to annulled marriages. Instead, they may use principles of constructive trust, resulting trust, or partition to divide property based on title, contributions, and fairness, which is different from a divorce settlement.
Do I need a lawyer to file an annulment petition in Greene County?
Yes. The legal standards for annulment are strict and the process is complex. An experienced annulment lawyer Greene County is essential to gather the correct evidence, file a proper marriage annulment petition, and present a compelling case to the Greene County Circuit Court.
Internal Resources: For more on ending a marriage, see our Virginia Family Law hub page. We also assist clients in nearby areas like Fairfax County. If you are facing other legal issues, consider our Greene County criminal defense lawyers.
Page Last verified: April 2026. Laws change — contact Law Offices Of SRIS, P.C. at (888) 437-7747 for current guidance.