Determine whether your marriage qualifies for annulment under your state or country’s laws
Gather your marriage certificate and any documents showing grounds for annulment
Identify the legal basis for annulment, such as fraud, coercion, incapacity, bigamy, underage marriage, or lack of consent
Check the deadline for filing, since some annulment claims must be filed within a specific time
Consult a family law attorney or legal aid office
File a petition for annulment with the appropriate court
Serve the other spouse with the required legal papers
Attend any required hearings and provide evidence supporting the annulment
Follow any court orders regarding property, support, or children
Obtain the final annulment order from the court