Complete Legal Texas Annulment Forms For Free

A court may annul a marriage when all the following circumstances apply: A spouse was at least 16 years old but less than 18 when they married. That spouse's parents did not consent to the marriage. They also did not have a court order allowing them to get married without parental consent.

For marriages that violated the 30-day waiting period for remarriage after divorce, you must file for annulment within one year after you were married. For marriages that violated the 72-hour waiting period after getting license, you must request an annulment within 30 days after the ceremony.

In Texas, the filing fee is approximately $300. On top of filing fees there are legal fees. In order to keep these costs down, many spouses may choose to file to annul a marriage without seeking legal advice. However, we always recommend appointing a law firm with experience in working cases in Texas annulment law.

To file your forms online, go to E-File Texas and follow the instructions. To file your forms in person, take the Petition and additional starting forms (and copies) to the district or county clerk's office in the county you determined is the correct county to file for annulment.

For marriages that violated the 30-day waiting period for remarriage after divorce, you must file for annulment within one year after you were married. For marriages that violated the 72-hour waiting period after getting license, you must request an annulment within 30 days after the ceremony.

Filing a Suit for Annulment To get an annulment, you must file a document in the district court for the county you reside in Texas, and you must have lived there for more than six months. The suit is called ?A Suit to Declare Void the Marriage or Petitioner and Respondent?.